I currently need to attain a listing from an agent that lists all properties that were closed with cash in my target market, so that I can do some mailings to these individuals, and I am having a hard time finding an agent that will take the time to send me those listings.

Thus far, I have attained a list of people in the industry from our alumni network and also found some companies that are affiliated with the school.I was wondering if they know of anybody hiring in this economy for summer internships and what is the best way to approach them?

As I have not yet attained the riches.

I believe the connections I have attained through this industry would be very beneficial in with future RE ventures (i.e rehabbing)I guess I am just a little hesitant to make that first move.Thanks in advance for any comments/advice.Josh

If it is attainable for you then this is a family heritage that you will be building, not just a property.Otherwise, the finances and not the emotion should take precedence and I would agree with everyone esle about renting.

Goals are not something you "hope" to achieve but rather attainable.

Everything seems more attainable to me as I always believed I had the willingness to put forth the effort to become a successful real estate investor, but I now know I have the resources and networking capability to push me along in the process with confidence.

As a seller, I instructed our agent to provide the appraiser with an ample number of rock solid non-REO comps (the buyers later said they thought it wouldn't pass appraisal and they could negotiate a lower price, but that didn't happen).Sooner or later, the RE industry (read that as Banks, Realtors and Appraisers) need to put aside this "it's a buyers market, buyers get what buyers want" mantra and all homes must be compared to SS and REOs because they are a larger segment of homes sold.

You work your way backwards from your ultimate RE goal and define your realistic timeframes, then your REI goals seem more attainable, regardless of your current knowledge or financial position.

Along with that I recently attained my broker's license for CA.