@Alvin Grier Time to re-think your strategy.Essentially, you have depended on a single lead generation device that is illegal in most locales. 

All contracts, options, or other devices not based upon a substantial consideration, or that are otherwise employed to permit an unlicensed person to sell, lease, or let real estate, the beneficial title to which has not, in good faith, passed to such party for a substantial consideration, are hereby declared void and ineffective in all cases, suits, or proceedings had or taken under this chapter; however, this section shall not apply to irrevocable gifts, to unconditional contracts to purchase, or to options based upon a substantial consideration actually paid and not subject to any agreements to return or right of return reserved.Burden of proof is on the person to PROVE they are not acting as an unlicensed broker.

I'd like to build a portfolio of rentals that have cash flow and allow me to buy a small condo at Hidden Valley (in the mountains) for fun some day.I can never make local REI meetups cause they are usually on Mon and Tues and that doesn't work for me, and seems like kids sports get in the way other times. 

You know those guys who save up to buy a cheap  American sports car, get someone to take a picture of themselves standing in front of it, and then use it as their profile pic?

REI is a team sport. 

Last Friday he came to me at 3pm and said he needed $2K immediately and would sign over his house he owes $132K on to get it as long as we could do the other $29K in a separate deal with his 1980 classic sports car as additional collateral.  

Doing major sporting events once is a bucket list ( low on it, but on it).

Examples include a sports store (in a hockey/baseball town), a gym, a deli and a dozen others. 2.

I am thinking possible Sports Restaurant/Bar.I want to be wise in this pursuit.

All on  a mobile device.