The testimonials on YouTube seem scripted, and I've come across mixed reviews, which has made me question the $15k fee they charge. 

The East Bay Meetup is always a good mix of people (about 25-30+), so keep it on your radar.

Beyond that I have a great Mixed Use and commercial reference for you nationwide. 

Hello Laura,I have actively purchased land that I identified for the last 10+ years.The easiest way to find out if the land is for sale is to talk to the owner directly.You can use tools such as Whitepages.com surprisingly they have over 90% of people's cell numbers.If you can't get the owner on the phone, I would send them a letter asking them if they want to sell, I have seen other people use actual contract offers that they send out to the owner trying to purchase the property.I would not share my concept unless its some sort of Charity that you are either seeking a partner or donation for.I haven't used PropStream, However one really good tool is called Land Glide, its and app on your phone, and you can look at the parcel makes in real time, and also see the owner info and for each parcel.Hope this helps,Dustin 

If I’m increasing rent or extending lease term, I send a lease addendum that rent is increased to $x per month starting x date and/or term extended through certain date, along with a letter stating see addendum for review and signature and that if tenant does not sign and return addendum to me by a certain date, then this letter is my notice to vacate by end of current lease term.

If I may ask do you manage your properties yourself or do you have a PM  A mix of the two.

What I did: direct mail to distressed home owners.  2000 letters -> about 3 houses a month.  

I like Columbus for a mix of cash-flow and appreciation.

We use Streamline and it will generate boiler plate things like a welcome letter, check in info, and check out info etc.

He has letter of recommendation from his boss and from our current landlord.