I think you have a good plan and a realistic attitude.

I closed 3 wholesale deals with them, but also unable to close 3 other deals that cost me $30K because of their don't care attitude, lack of timely communication and no real ability to talk by phone.

Sounds like you have a game plan and a git'er done attitude.

I was in your shoes few months ago and I am now a Rockstar ON-FIRE Agent and a Buy & Hold Investor with over 12 doors.Your PASSION for Real Estate MUST be very large to succeed and you need to become an Agent with the right mindset and attitude....You can learn all these if your passion is huge and you have that burning desire to succeed.Send me a Personal Message and we will go from there.Goodluck

But something in my attitude must be coming through in my cover letters or something, because I'm getting no return calls.  

@David ColeKeep in mind that taking a purely business approach to your investment comes with a personal attitude adjustment.

Remember, your "mindset/attitude, etc," is your most valuable asset!

Before you know it you will understand the values in that area better than most agents.Create a commercial checking account with a credit line.Attend every public auction in your area, bid on none but study the process, look at the property and play a game - guess what the high bid might beMake friends with new real estate agents (new only---- they haven't been polluted by negative comments and attitudes by older agents.)Ask your agents to send you list of expired listings (give them money for their services, like a thank you $100.00 bill) Understand the Law of Universal Prosperity.)Run classified ads in your local news papers --WANTED All real estate, commercial, houses and non-conforming properties, family business call 555-555-5555 for a fast no fee offer.Call me if you need a partner.Have fun while learning, don't take this business too seriouslyDon't make offers on real estate, make them on the equity that the real estate can offerAlways negotiate for the equityGet a real estate license, not to be an agent, but to understand the culture of the business, to have access to the MLS and to meet some nice folksFarm an area - drive around, look for FSBO's, agent's signs, ugly houses, put them in your journal to call laterCreate a little flyer to put on super market's bulletin boardsAsk 10 people a day this questions; "would you know of anyone who would like to sell their real estate?"

@Alderio Burton keep moving forward, keep asking questions, and have a can-do attitude.

The current economic and regulatory situation is causing many existing businesses to take a wait and see attitude even when they are turning a profit.I suspect if jobs are created soon you will see more and more cottage industries develop.