If we just have a 15% housing correction, I should be able to pick up those properties at the courthouse steps for 65-70 cents on the dollar.

I would definitely get to know you and pick your brain a little.

Hey if you're looking for more, then try to pick up some books that are available here and read through those as well as read/search the forums as much as possible.

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@Steven Paul we started with a flip and tax liens, as mentioned, the tax properties may take time, but we average 27% return (18%annually), so can double quick, plus have picked up a few properties over the years, so that can be your BIG ticket into investing.  

Unless you are willing to commit working full time at both, I'd pick a one and stick with it.

I am a wholesaler who picks up properties in Jacksonville,fl fairly often.

Being on the investor side of syndication would be a great way to start for anyone who lives in a hot market and can't exactly pick up and move to start full time in RE, heck just reading an executive summery that was put together by a half way decent RE syndicator is excellent education in and of itself!  

https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing This guide will give you a very thorough overview of real estate investing and help you pick your niche.Be sure to download and listen to the Bigger Pockets podcasts.

The hose on those trucks is really large. yes....houses like this scare away 95% of the buyers but as long as the bones,electrical,plumbing, hvac are in good working order then pick up houses like this for cheap!