I need more action/fish vs. the "Joe Rock" :)

I was wondering what other Rhode island investors use as rule of thumbs to quickly fish out bad and better investments.  

i know a lot o you are not hands on with your properties, but I for one, am, the sewer lateral issue has been a big one for me, so i purchased a 50 foot USB drain camera on Ebay for $15 or $20 attach it to my electrical fish tape, and inspect the line as part of my rehab, or prior to purchasing if possible. it works for me.

Hopefully, you are actively marketing (fish don't jump into the boat) and regular contact with leads who are principals and discuss your situations on these forums. 

So the only value proposition you bring is you found the deal and will marshal it but you have no skin in the game other than time.. that is the hurdle you need to over come.Personally since I am the person your looking for I would not do this for someone who is knew.So to that end I would be looking for a equity partner FIRST.. get some deals and experience then you can go fishing for gap.. you can show them your done deals and your success's. and you will have some capital to put in even if its nominal.so this Gap theme is just soup de jour for I have no money and trying to do no money down 100% leveraged deals.

I am from San Luis Obispo county in California and in my free time I love to hunt and fish.

So many questions I feel like a small fish in a huge ocean trying to find my way along..

I have listened to the BP Podcast for a couple months now as well as others and have read their guide to real estate for beginners and a host of other books.I am an avid outdoorsman (hunitng/fishing), traveler (24 countries), and coach high school football.

True there are more fish in the sea, but I am kind of a long term relationship guy. 

What if the fisherman gets hurt and can't fish anymore or that business goes south.