Both of the issues you're referring to are structural-related problems and NOT something you want an amateur to fix.  

So I am in no means an amateur in being a "buy and hold" investor.

(Sorry for the amateur question - this is the first time I've ever had been in this situation!)

Heck, even just fully passive investments in S&P index funds will make you 7-8% over time (not including dividends), and you don't have to read the fine print, nor are you exposed to potential amateur businesspeople. 

Are there any investors from who could give an amateur advice on how to start?

Are there any investors from who could give an amateur advice on how to start?

I'm an amateur investor in CA with 3 single family rentals and I just picked up a gig "posting" future foreclosure notices on properties, as well as "hosting/performing" foreclosure auctions at the county steps.I feel like I have a great opportunity since I know the area and I'll get to see every property coming up for auction since I'm posting on them.My question is: how do I best utilize this info?

... no pros investing here in CA, only amateur degenerate gamblers, nothing to see here everybody, and no money to be made, so please move on ... :)

I've been analyzing real estate as an amateur for a while now and I've read Brandon Turner's book "Rental Property Investing."

I am not a lawyer but here is my amateur understanding of Georgia law:  You need a license to sell real estate on behalf of a third party (i.e., as an agent).