Hey @Schneur Polter - I have a few videos and blog posts about this on my socials (just google ClosedByMo). 

If you already have a group of investors you work with, understanding their capital reserves, risk tolerance, timelines on return, and various other factors to help you understand what properties will be good deals for them and should help you narrow down your scope.When thinking about what tools to use, think about what you need to get done.As a wholesaler you will need to find leads on potential investments, run numbers on investments, put together investment packages for your investors, etc.Lead Generation:- Can be done on MLS, Auction sites, etc but remember competition will be high here- Pre foreclosure lists- Drive for Dollars- Social Media Campaigns - Billboards & signsProperty / Market Due Diligence:- Bigger Pockets Tools- Air DNA- Reventure App If you would like to connect and discuss in detail I would be happy to brainstorm.Good luck

In my efforts to scale to 5 in Colorado Springs (also starting as a social worker). 

Your repercussion has already happened.People who sue HUD, sue all of us.Able people who accept sec 8, landlord or tenant, are abusing an otherwise noble social program, if they position themselves to qualify as a financial strategy, rather than qualifying for reasons of bad luck.

My question is, if I can read most of the information given at sessions, and network with people in my region, or social media, what is the benefit of taking 3-4 days off work and spending a couple grand (entrance, flight, food, lodging)? 

I see a lot of folks mentioning on social media (more Facebook than here) that they wish someone would let them intern for free as a cohost.

Include website links, social media handles, or other online profiles so that people can find you.

Factor in social security and any other investments and you're sitting comfortably if you don't have personal debts going into your 60s.

Developing connections with regional authorities can yield helpful information, recommendations, and market insights.Participate on Social Media: On sites like Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube, follow influencers, real estate investors, and professionals in the field.

They are more focused on social issues than they are on educating the masses or helping agents sell real estate.NAR is trying to sell this agreement as a win, but they threw our entire profession under the bus and it's going to hurt us in the long run.