I use a VA for some basic online stuff and 'internal research'.

I live in a small town however so I don't know if Craigslist and other online sites have stopped newspaper adds.

Buyers here are also pretty skeptical on flips, first thing they will do is go online to county records and see what you paid for it.

Same for your website if you choose to focus online - it's going to take several weeks or possibly several months before it starts churning out leads on a regular basis.

I recently heard that more than 90% of one guru's students never did a single deal following the training.

I agree with Adam, that light at the end of the tunnel could be a train. :) Couldn't resist!

These agreements are typically drafted by attorneys, but I have seen templates online.

You can find it on line.

1st go here and do your courses http://www.californialicense.com/ they are the least expensive I've found and good online you just need the cheapest package I think it's $99 for all the courses you'll need.

I would look for records with that address going back for the local newspaper blotters, which will track for misdemeanor activity if the paper's upto date and online.