@Brandon Turner has a whole chapter dedicated to his book "The Book on Investing in Real Estate With no (and low) Money Down."

good for you, by making 15 unsolicited calls you already showed more gumption and dedication than 90% of young people asking for mentors on this website.

I held a sales persons license about 15 years ago but due to family responsibilities at that time was not able to dedicate the time to being successful.

I also know turnkey companies can be a mixed bag and I have to be cautious about underestimating capital expenditures.My plan is to acquire turnkey rentals until I can dedicate more time and energy into my real estate investing.

I'm 54 so I want 1/2 paid off by the time I'm 60 or so even though I'm in "semi retirement" mode now and have been for several years I'm have excess so my wife can dedicate to Non Profit work at that time. 

As I work for a company that is dedicated to helping investors, property managers and tenants prevent avoidable losses, I'd love to add my two cents...First, I'm glad that these events are making you consider ways you can be proactive!

Utility Service must be permanently dedicated to the local municipality or appropriate public utility entityUp Front Mortgage Insurance Premium - For most of its mortgage insurance programs, FHA collects an:Upfront mortgage insurance premium (UFMIP), and Annual insurance premium which is collected in monthly installments Mortgage Insurance Premium - For 15 year and greater than 15 years.1.75% of purchase price Annual Insurance PremiumGreater than 15 years & greater than or = 95% LTV - 0.8%Greater than 15 years & less than 95% LTV - 0.85%Less than or = 15 years & Grester than 90% LTV - 0.7%Less than or = 15 years & less than 90% LTV - 0.45%High Balance Loan AmountsLess than or = to $625,000 & less than or = to 95% LTV - 0.8%Less than or = to $625,000 & greater than 95% LTV - 0.85%Greater than $625,000 & less than or = to 95% LTV - 0.1%Greater than $625,000 & greater than 95% LTV - 0.105%INCOME—RENTAL Rental income from a borrower’s primary single family residence (boarder income) is not acceptable for qualifying.Rental Income from the subject property may be considered effective income if the subject property is a 2-4 unit dwelling.

We have dedicated leasing people and new home acquisition people.  

Now I work with a startup dedicated to helping sellers (investors and flippers included) sell properties without an agent.

Utility Service must be permanently dedicated to the local municipality or appropriate public utility entity as evidenced by recorded easements.