I encourage everyone to share their thoughts and questions, and if you have experience with Google AdWords chime in as well.

I'd encourage you to reach out to more experienced investors in your area!

The more interactions I have with realtorsand brokers the more convinced I become about the complete lack of professionalism and ethics.I could go on a rant but I won't. 

@Kim Pham You can probably go onto the website for the City, and look at an interactive map that shows zoning, etc  Depending on where in San Jose the lot is, it could be worth far more than you are thinking, as a 1/2 lot can be split, depending on the minimum lot size allowed in the neighborhood. 

Now this is just down right encouraging.

Thank you everyone... for all of your advice and encouragement.  

The problem is that almost every newbie has no concept of what a good deal is and - agents of the world forgive me for saying this - many agents don't either and even if they do, they either keep those deals for themselves or don't encourage their clients to pay the lower prices and/or get the exceptional terms you need to be successful.  

From cars to coffee shops, from dining to shopping, and certainly when vacation planning – both online and off – each person’s decisions are shaped by their brand histories and interactions.

Patrick,Be encouraged my man, be encouraged...  1st and foremost, real estate investing (REI) is not a race that you can jump in and win off the bat.  

The fact that you are getting 70% with no seasoning is encouraging.