Another LA investor told me about this and he is using it on his rentals in LA. http://www.livable.com/(I have no affiliation with livable) 

Then call a few sellers and try it out.You'll get valuable knowledge if you include field trips to talk to mortgage brokers and calling hard money lenders about their products.For networking, finding your local real estate investment group will serve you well.Mike Butler's book on landlording is worth reading (I am not affiliated)Good luck!

The guys at flows.com were VERY helpful in going over my options (I have no affiliation with the company other than as a customer).

I own and rent both Long and Short but also am an affiliate broker so It's definitely important to make sure I am sharing accurate information.

I never elected to be part of national and state associations, but it's required to be a local member of the board...When I started out I was licensed, but not practicing...just controlling my own deals...and I was able to pay for MLS access without having to hang my license with a broker...but no way around the educational requirements.If you are practicing, you simply won't be competitive if you are not affiliated.

*I have no affiliation with either of the businesses listed above*

So, they may just be steering you to a title company they have an affiliation with. 

@Cassidy Burns I'm in property management in RVA and know two awesome realtors (no affiliation in business, no referral fees for me... just great people) that work with investors often, some of which are my clients.  

I have a question abt co-wholesale and affiliate program.

You can try taxdelinquentlist.net*disclosure* I'm affiliated with them and use their data for my marketing