Same date as mine.)We also meet in SF each month - and once a YEAR - a bunch of the experts from the podcasts and a couple hundred Bay Area investors will be meeting in Oakland for a big Summit (check out my profile link).

And as Debra has mentioned, there are a lot of expenses you don't have considered.

From what I recall BMW, Glaxo Smith Kline, and a few other companies are nearby approximately 30-45 minute drives from here. 

@Dwayne Jones Appraisals are one of the most frustrating parts of my business - but it is an imperfect science and a lot of it is based on personal judgement, so I understand it.

Take a witness and a camera to document everything.

I think a person would have to talk to a few investors to see who they use and a few realtors to see who they might recommend.

Zip LetterBetween that, and a unique list I should get a good amount of leads. ill just figure out how to go through these 17k unpaid taxes and figure out which ones are worth mailing to, any suggestions there?

You don't want to be a jack of all trades and a master of none.

As you know it takes time and a team to make the goals a reality. 

Lending seems to be loosening up and a pre-qualification letter can help you.The primary Team members are Attornies, real estate Agents, CPA's (or accountants), Inspectors, General Contractors, and Handymen.