Mainly, the systems implemented are fascinating (VA, automated offers, etc.)

i only deal with my own properties for my own gain.while in law school i became fascinated with various turnkey investor schemes that ended up exploding and taking down numerous innocent parties.

As the market died, I pursued a teaching license and now teach Science and Biology.   

People like to know the history of their house and most find flipping a pretty fascinating subject.

That would be a fascinating podcast.

Real estate valuation is as much art as it is science.

I don't think "keep digging" is particularly helpful advice whether hunting for gold, oil or missing owners.What I've found is that you have to combine art and science to prioritize your efforts to be effective.As a new opportunity detective, I suggest you reorganize your efforts and eliminate any property you determine is bank owned.

I am currently pursuing my dream of self-employment by buying, renovating, and selling homes in the Bay Area, as well as working as a project management consultant on projects for local developers.I earned an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, and holds a degree in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a degree in Computer Science from the University of Missouri.

Why not just get a real estate license, takes a few weeks and isn't rocket science.

I am 20yr old full time student studying Environmental Science.