You have to vet the source and make sure what you are learning is correct.Next once you have determined you have the correct knowledge you need to implement it to have an impact in your life.Example: You could read the best exercise book in the world but until you place in action the newly learned accurate knowledge is going to waste.    

You have to spend 90% of your time finding a good deal and talking with prospective buyers or in activities that will make you money first.Regarding your original question though, how I did it in the past or to get my first deal is to literally make 50 offers on the 50 houses that my realtor showed me.

Have seen the mirroring strategy in action and the contract holders do indeed get stiffed.

So through any governments action or inaction, they may be effectively for or against any price trend.

If you would like to sit down and discuss your investment goals for this year and try to put a plan in action, please don't hesitate to reach out.  

See this fundamentals in action, people he and his better half know and have seen  things and have applied this their fundamental  knowledge in the real world.

I witnessed in action as he has continued to own this property until today.

My favorite part is that inaction from both parties results in me getting paid.

I had been in active for many years in CA...

Larry, most appraisers I know are already brokers in an inactive status and they keep them up.