Regardless its not a competition, who is better, Oz or USA, its how investors can get the best out of their property managers, I am sure there are some good ones out there, perhaps just have to dip deeper

I bought for under 5 bucks an oz.

Thanks Oz.

You have limited control on these leads but many start by tapping in on their sphere of influence where they already have strong relationships and trust.3) Does my limited availability hamper my desirability to a broker or mentor, to the point where my legal experience cannot compensate for my current commitments?

Everyone in your sphere needs to know you are now in real estate.

I hvae two articles you should read since you're at this stage in your career:What You Can Do Right Now To Prepare To Be an AgentHow To Select a BrokerageStudy, study, study and build that sphere of influence.  

The other is SOI or sphere of influence.

This flip happened almost a year ago:Picked this deal up through my sphere.

A developer across the st. is master planning 50 acres and they brought ours in to their sphere so they are footing the bill.

Regarding your networking here if you haven't yet I recommend joining Utah Valley Real Estate Investors club and possibly Salt Lakes as well to increase your sphere.