I’ve spent the last year preparing myself financially so I’ve already already paid off bad debt, have no auto loans, great credit, emergency savings, stock investments, and now I have money set aside for real estate and looking to do my first deal.

So when I say "escrow" or "escrow officer," folks in your area might say "title" or "title rep," or they might say "real estate lawyer," the general catch-all term is "settlement service provider," just auto-translate for your state what's below)But pragmatically, listing agents act like they get to pick, and often do.

Cosching/Mentoring is great, but be wary especially with one's who tell you nothing about the obstacles and make you feel its easyLower your expectations to start ..don't expect to make instant money 💰 or having a business run on auto pilot.I have closed over 1200 deals since 2003, and "wholesaling" is only a tool that is used as liquidation tool.You must understand and have solid understanding of Real Estate Investing...also change your mindset of being Wholesaler, and become Transactional Real Estate Investor. 

My parents have been trying to convince me to buy a SFH in the Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Camarillo, Newbury Park, Agoura Hills, and Oak Park areas. 

@David TrujilloMetro Detroit (my rental portfolio is here)Purchase: $80k-$130kRent: $1200-$1500ROI: Double DigitCash flow: couple hundred/monthAppreciation: Double digit (for past 10 years, will gladly send data)Location: C, B- (suburbs and certain markets)We have over a dozen Fortune 500 companies just in Metro Detroit with huge Healthcare and Auto industries.

@Espen Bast SørsdalMetro Detroit (my rental portfolio is here)Purchase: $80k-$130kRent: $1200-$1500ROI: Double DigitCash flow: couple hundred/monthAppreciation: Double digit (for past 10 years, will gladly send data)Location: C, B- (suburbs and certain markets)We have over a dozen Fortune 500 companies just in Metro Detroit with huge Healthcare and Auto industries.

I auto respond with a link to a Google docs form to fill out, having them self declare on the requirements that I place in the ad.

I don't care what I'm dealing with, a home, an auto mechanic, landscaping, etc.

Done.Metro Detroit (my rental portfolio is here)Purchase: $80k-$130kRent: $1200-$1500ROI: Double DigitCash flow: couple hundred/monthAppreciation: Double digit (for past 10 years, will gladly send data)Location: C, B- (suburbs and certain markets)We have over a dozen Fortune 500 companies just in Metro Detroit with huge Healthcare and Auto industries.

I put them with State Auto.