@Bret Hudson: I've been a heavy user of both websites you mention and I find your comment interesting.

There is a web site that lists all the section 8 housing, so people might be also be looking there. 

My state has a good court website where I can better do my own background checks for free so that isn't an issue.

You will be competing with people who have 'boots on the ground' and can visit any property owner with short notice.While wholesaling from afar is possible, it is recommended to begin closer to home.

The websites were up and down all the time.

You can also print out the tracking information from the USPS website too.Given this, if a tenant asked for money back a year and a half later, I'd ignore the request.

While podcasts, books, seminars, and websites offer general knowledge, you'll buy a specific property in a specific location, subject to local rules and regulations.

Always good to look at the setup and look at the meters while you're visiting the property.

Agree on the advice their are sharks out there that are very good praying on people with various scams each month a new one pops up so avoid the housing market right now .In the mean time invest in a index fund that follows a benchmark like a S&P 500 each month/week put more money in when you are at a age that father wisdom has visited make small moves into the housing market .

Every property up for consideration gets a visit.