After this I plan on going all over the country and investing.

I listen to BP podcasts, plan on going to REIA meet ups, have sort of a newbie mentor, and have an investor-friendly agent referred to me by my mentor.What additional steps can I take to find my first deal?

Not worried at all with vacancies as this is a prime downtown location near new development, new organic supermarket and 5 minute walk to 3 different train lines or even a walk to financial district. 

I'm watching training on avoiding some of the problems with closing wholesale deals and trainer is suggesting user the Seller Side Hud form. 

(I accept amounts of private money from 1000$ and up and always have projects on going to put capital to work.

If you get the best tenant, then ongoing management should be a breeze. 

I rely heavily on the path of progress (ongoing constructions) and demographics for the area.

Your letters should not be an event but an ongoing connection to turn a lead into a prospect.

CPA's are professional accountants, trained in tax issues and can help, or can find answers to your questions. 

For my situation I am planning on going 50/50 capital with 1 partner to buy a property but the mortgage is under my name.