Scott's book, numerous hours reading and learning on BP, talking with a local guy here in Jacksonville who had a little experience and mostly capitalizing on my own good sense and ability to think a deal through and make a decision promptly.

Stated so eloquently by Big Worm in the Movie Friday, "its the principalities"

Since then, I’ve become absolutely excited and obsessed with real estate investing, and read numerous books on the subject.The book learning was great, but some things were tough to learn from a book.

I have the title company in place that is willing to conduct the transactions for me and the escrow officer has done numerous lease option transactions, and the sellers are informed on the basics of the lease option agreement. 

My first response was from a highly motivated seller with numerous properties-commercial and residential-for sale, owner financed, at good rates.

Hey check out this market its hot3. numerous private e mails from folks pitching there deals.take it all in with a grain of salt... and be smart remember most on BP that offer anything are doing it for profit not good will or altruism 

In addition, the deposit on the property is typically 5% - 10%, I have read numerous forums, etc. that proclaim that wholesaling is an excellent way to get started as a new investor with minimal capital available.

You will have numerous buyers contact you.

@Will Bernard - It's a Brad Pitt movie from '99.

With a million dollar listing you can bet the agent will run you through the ringer with Proof of Funds, Verification of Deposits and Numerous Background and credit checks.