Quote from @Padam Neopane: I would not attempt this on your own, especially the first time.

Listen to the BP pod cast show number 77 and there is some good info on approaching sellers. 

Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer. 

Thanks for the well thought post on a resurgent Waco.

.: I've never hired an EA or CPA before and need advice on vetting them to avoid being taken advantage of.

Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.

I know long time right but I would go to real estate events, REIA meetings so on and so forth, but they wouldn't give you all the information needed only bite sizes so you could purchase their costly programs.

It really depends on what your goals are. 

And much colder To me the bigger risk in CA would be the San Andreas fault line.

Don't tell anyone but before I was able to close on the thing I decided to move on in.