Reality:  There are others who are there and/or have people 'there', and others who have local knowledge and cash in their pockets.That sort of image is safe, you need to do nothing, it's a dream for now and will remain a good dream as long as you do not do anything.Just for you:Look at something close and ugly, e.g., 236 Alice Dr, Wilits, CA (I found this as I am writing to you here)https://www.google.com/maps/@39.38686,-123.3430735...This in your face, likely 'an ugly situation' all around, but it is there, and you will learn.When I was 20 years old a guy told me, "Look at 100 properties and make no offers until, and then after you have reached 100 make an offer on 101, and on everything you see"To me this suggested learning deeply about an area.Did I write 'harsh words? 

FYI, we use Tom's Planner, an online Gantt chart that is subscription based.

Of course, there are exceptions, but I think that's a pretty safe bet as a general rule. 

Different brokerages have different tools and online things that will help you with lead generation but it's not something to totally rely on, just one of the many things you'll need.

Need an engineer to write a make safe letter for an imminently dangerous case on a property. 

Are you using an agent with a real contract to ensure you're protected and have a safe exit clause? 

Check out COGO Capital online.

I'm looking to buy my first property (multifamily), and i'm talking with a loan officer from Caliber Home Loans who seems really knowledgeable and on his game, however the company itself has iffy reviews online. 

This particular property is currently being offered in an online auction with auction.com, and is also being offered on their local MLS (which is how I've seen them done here in Oregon). 

I'd also be careful as to what you disclose online as far as your knowledge of the unlicensed work. anyway, good luck with it.