How about a cigarette machine?

Plus virtually every city of note has a REIA with monthly meetings and other meetups.

We went completely distributed and virtual from the jump because I believe that's where professional services is headed in the next 10+ years.  

California does not have a law requiring deposits to be held separately (neither did Alabama when i had Alabama properties) and it seems like a significant hassle to address a virtually never occurring event (not having money to return deposit to the tenant). 

Both of those are virtually Impossible with mls purchase.  

Do you recommend using deal machine to start out wholesaling? 

Set clear expectations with them upfront—weekly reports with photos, videos, or virtual walkthroughs work well.

Back when we started virtually everything had positive cash flow but I was lured by the seemingly higher cash flow associated with class C.  

So in my opinion, it teaches me how to use short-term leverage to build an income snowball...then once I get an efficient and ever-increasing machine...I pivot that into getting more long-term assets (using safe, long-term leverage). 

Also can I attend this monthly meeting virtually?