I will leave you with this pearl as a guy named Gary told me this in my first month, in my new Pharma sales job in 1997. 

I'm looking forward to gleaning pearls of wisdom from everybody here, I will probably just be lurking for now!

Any pearls of wisdom you all could share would really go a long way in helping me secure my first deal!

My Situation:- I have NO "farm", chosen cities/neighborhoods- I DO NOT invest in my area, which is Manhattan, New York City- I DO invest in the continental US- I invest long-distance

I don't see people wanting to live there like they would, let say, in the Pearl District of Portland.

Never have .. but 997.00 what the heck would think you would get some pearls out of it.. however in my mind wholesaling is a very advanced strategy and wrongly couched as a beginner activity.. granted its a beginner because anyone can do it.. but to be successful takes time money and skill .. lots of skill.. and in many markets pretty sizable marketing budget.. but beats the heck out of paying 20 or 30k for this type of thing

An example is herehttp://www.wvsao.gov/CountyCollections/delinquentl...Cert No:021081County:BerkeleyNames:Abrell Pearl ZDescription:Lot 25 x 65 Section A Hill Crest;District:ArdenMunicipality:Status:DeedIs it just certain areas that is deeded or does this have nothing to do with what I am trying to do?

find the hot spot and engage.. so over the last 2 years while Ben is looking for that pearl I have done over 200 deals  LOL.. but I also spend 3 to 4 months in hotels and on airplanes.. but I love to fly !!

Oh, and as for that pearl of wisdom on making money instead of spending it!

I actually work downtown, closer to the Pearl Brewery south of Alamo Heights so the neighborhoods you mentioned would be perfect!