I'm looking to expand this concept now that I have proof that it works.  

We use a Series LLC but that concept does not exist in NY.

For newspaper choose The Daily Recorder for Sacramento County or The San Francisco Daily Journal for San Francisco county.This is a free website where no fee is involved to purchase probate list's. 

Shanell Williamson i don't think Benjamin Barredo was trying to be negative at all, he was being realistic.The concept is simple, no landlord in this world would give free housing.

Have an introduction letter signed by seller that you are licensed but acting as a principal.This is from the Bureau of Real Estate in Sacramento (some are commercial concepts):``````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````Non-Mortgage Alternatives to Real Estate FinancingThere are a variety of ways to acquire real estate interests without using mortgagefinancing.

I get the concept of whole sale real estate and a few steps down but I always end up lost and with 100 questions.

While I'm sure all the answers you got above are accurate for the people answering they might be completely wrong for YOU and your property.While real estate is a global concept the details are very local.

Although I will say, I have had a hard time grasping the concept of skipping the 4-doors, and going straight into 16 units. 

Wholesaling is a simple concept, but takes work like most things that are worth while.

You may still want an accountant or CPA to help you setting up your books properly (such as property basis and correct journal entries for depreciation).