We study it, understand it, respect it and learn what players have done with it. 

@Josh McCullough  - here's a couple of questions to consider.You said that the CB brokerage in your town is "large" - does that mean that its large enough that its the biggest player in that market?  

That's a great way to network with some of the local players.

And collect business cards of all the players in your area?

If you're going to invest in C/D areas the last thing you want to do is intentionally push the buttons of people who feel they have nothing to lose.

If that second mortgage rate is low enough (say 5%), you'd be far better off with this approach.Plus, if the seller was just going to toss their sale proceeds into a bank CD anyway, they'll make way more from the second mortgage note (at least at current rates).

This question is a classic example of how the podcasts, books and CD's make wholesaling sound so easy.

It shows you are a team player and I think you have the right attitude to go far.

Hi MaryanneYou would be very welcome at our Cashflow Players group on most Saturday mornings.  

Using iTunes is a big pain and I'd like to get him a new MP3 player that would easily download subscribed podcasts, keep his place in the podcast if he turns off the player, etc.