Only it is worse, because they are accountants...Personal opinion about heavy handed tax enforcement really doesn't matter.

The rates are higher, but tend to be competitive.

Things are just WAY TOO competitive for me on the MLS. 

I would say Riverside county is very competitive right now due to prices, development and vicinity to OC and LA Counties.  

She recommended looking into purchasing a condo instead, living in it and after 1-2 yrs using capital gains to become more competitive in the market and then moving forward with the multifamily properties.

Does anyone have any software recommendations that would do the heavy lifting of this tedious process for me?

Wholesaling is a great way to get started but is ver competitive here in SD.

If you aren't an investor yourself then that is the next best thing.The role of the Investor Friendly agent, at least where it differs from a Retail agent, is that the commissions are generally smaller and there is more competition for the few deals that are out there - sounds great right!?

Where you find "deals" you find a lot of other investors...and a lot of competition. 

Professionals with decades of experience and proven track records do all the heavy lifting.