I would add that it is good to sit down and start an investing journal.

@Brian Kirk In Northern CA (Sacramento county) there's a legal newspaper (The Daily Journal) which publishes "Notice to Repair or Demolish Substandard/Dangerous Buildings" or abatement properties.

Each time I've missed something, I write it down in my "What did we learn" journal that I separate by property.I really appreciate everyone's feedback.

I read an article in the ABQ business journal that foreclosures rates are spiking there.

The KC Business Journal article also mentions nearly 70,000 new residents to the area.

I am researching a good list in Canada to send YL,The first one i got was in my local journal for houses that were about to be sold at auction.Mailed 50 YL and got a 16% response rate.Now i am wondering where to find the absentee owners, probate, divorce and pre-foreclosure.Any good advice ?

I would buy J Scott's Wholesaling ebook if I wanted to win at wholesaling.See http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/25/topics/86872-amazoncom-real-estate-books-reviews-pleaseThe Wall Street Journal has said there are 6 reasons why there is really low inventory.See http://blogs.wsj.com/developments/2013/01/22/six-reasons-housing-inventory-keeps-declining/20 million houses have less than 20% equity.

It’s always exciting to buy an off-market multifamily property, and even more exciting when the Houston Business Journal runs a story on it!

Here are some of my favoritesBigger Pockets - truly the best RE podcasts out therePlanet Money - general economics podcastThis American Life - variety of storiesRFI Journal en Francais Facile - French news showIn Our Time with Melvyn Bragg - discussion of various topics and historyFreakanomics - always something interesting on hereDave Ramsey - helped me to avoid consumer/car debtThe Moth - crazy entertaining stories

Whenever it comes to pay taxes, make year end journal entries, etc. we utilize a free screen sharing software called Teamviewer.He logs in with my permission once a quarter and spends about 10-15 min making the necessary adjustments we previously discussed.