I took the time to check out his site as i was curious.. and its a mastermind.. what i think could add value is that the frequency is there to keep someone on track.. the mastermind i went to is just quarterly then you hook up on facebook and facebook is basically showing all the members and their wives on the latest and greatest world trip they took or the building they just bought.. not a lot of real help for someone trying to get from here to there.. i think in that group most of them had on going business's like myself and there is fine tuning being done IE how to run a staff how to implimnet VA's how to run your sales crews .. other types of marketing ideas and tips.. this one looked to be not quite as real estate centric but I could be wrong as he had to add in passive income which of course is the buzz word for most who think that is what is going to create a better life for them ..  

What is the best way to go about finding these property listings online before they go to the auctions?

Any tips would be greatly appreciated! 

Here are some tips to help you start on the right path:Education Is KeyInvest in yourself first by reading or listening to books and podcasts about real estate investing.

Any advice, tips, or scripts for making the initial contact and navigating this process would be greatly appreciated!

With the above said we have a 75 acre country subdivision coming online this spring.  100% cash.  

The rules are more complex than we can fully explain in an online forum.

That is a great tip! 

Any tips for navigating the competition in such a hot market?

Does anyone have any tips/ advice to help make sure my property will appraise for what I planned on based on my rehab?