Two big players in Cedar Rapids are Grace Gudenkauf and Amelia McGee.

Sometimes if that is an approval verse a bank account showing $500K for example, the agent on the list side may need a little education on what you are looking to do, I always have the lender call the agent in this situation to get them on board to get the listing agent more on board. 

Other large employers are health, education, as well as transportation and warehousing. 

Looking to find a real estate education. 

I have been a loyal W-2 worker for a long time now until I was educated about the financial benefits about real estate.Thank you for the lesson! 

There are some really great podcasts that talk about different things, and there are actually quite a few vendors that produce content (podcasts, blogs, webinars, etc) that can educate you a ton.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

Bigger Pockets is a great place for education and networking. 

Just ignore them.No one can deny how pointless it is to be on a wholesaling forum—designed to teach, educate, encourage, and support you—only to respond to a genuine cry for help with negativity or by telling someone to give up.

Perhaps they are scared of other bad players stealing their info?