The REO class starts on Monday and I am attending but I am not spending another nickel with this so-called guru or his COGO Capital organization, which he claims costs $1999.00 but is pitching for $199.00 now and another $199.00 in 30 days.

Get those young healthcare professionals butts in seats for an "informal first-time homebuyer Q&A" with you and a local lender that has some FTHB goodies (and maybe you offer some healthcare professional goodies, like paying for a home warranty plus a $1k credit towards closing costs - only for folks attending your Q&A).

Are you attending the RPOA annual Expo next week in GR from the 21-23rd... it’s free?

It is mid year and this tenants mom (co-signer) wrote the following note;I am writing to formally request the early termination of my child's lease at location in San Jose due to a medical illness that renders him unable to continue attending college.

I also recommend that you attend some local real estate investment meetup groups.

I invested 6 figures about a year ago, and only got one distribution and that was only after numerous calls and emails. 

You're likely better off attending your local REI meet-up to see if you can find an investor who has house-hacked or is currently house-hacking their primary home.

And when they’re uncovered the attendant publicity is huge, IF the resultant loses are large enough.  

Makes me think they could be too busy taking care of a new baby to attend to guest issues? 

In my opinion, the best "first step" is to find a local REIA to attend.