study for your real estate exam and learn the industry from that stand point then decide.. its not expensive and at least you will learn the terminology and you will network with those in the industry.. wholesaling on your own is kind of like being on an island pretty tough thing to do unless your a super star sales person highly motivated .. know CRM and marketing inside out etc etc.

Thoughts @Albert Bui or @Chris MasonFrom a residential lendin stand point properties only do not count if your name on the title and the mortgage note are in another entity and mortgage note does not show a personal guarantee.There are different takes to this because the underwriters still see 18 properties on your schedule E and this a gray and this is where the art and science of being a lender, investor, come together.The underwriters in 99% of cases don’t get that LLC’s can be taxed in multiple ways and your lender will have to explain that to them (sole prop, Corp, partnership, etc).When an underwriter sees properties on a schedule E they assume you own it personally because they are used to seeing borrowers who own properties in their own names on that schedule so they assume the same.One solution ive seen used and discussed with multiple accountants and attorneys is to file your LLC as a partnership (form 1065) and have one of your other entities own 1% of your llc while you own the other 99%. 

Do I just stand at a Walmart and start giving my business cards out ?

They will guide you through the search, advise you on valuation, offers, negotiations, and arranging the proper documentation to make you stand out as a competitive and serious buyer.Similar to attorneys, real estate brokers are usually well worth the money - especially if you're seeking your first deal.

What do you stand to gain from the business over the short/ long term by putting your property up as collateral?

I have photo proof that the tenant made an altercation to the property without my consent, on 2 occasions, one occasion I was working on fixing it (the sink sprayer) the second is the tv went from being on a stand to on the wall.

Just looking for ways to make my mail stand out and get opened.Something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Columbian-CO645-6x9-Inch-Catalog-Envelopes/dp/B000078CQ0/ref=pd_ybh_10

Some don't even know what ARV stands for or what the 50% rule is.Now there are investor Realtors out there and yes they know their stuff but they're far and few between and you need to dig for them if you want them to find deals.And besides in a lot of markets the MLS inventory is bleeding dry due to either Hedge Funds scooping up the deals or an influx of investors coming in so finding deals on the MLS is becoming more difficult is some markets these days.

Say George buys this 1,200 sq ft. retail spot, free standing.

The most likely way to make money in equities will be through more active trading.So now, two years into this crisis, where do we stand and where do we go from here?