Hi Kay Kay:I use Metropolitan Title almost exclusively. 

My plan since 2008 hasn't change...Purchase existing older homes in and around Fresno, purchase below replacement cost, add value, rent and accumulate more good debt.Here is my formula.....Purchasing property below replacement cost x good debt x rent x common sense - people in my way - newspaper talk = $$,$$$,$$$ Frank

I was a licensed stockbroker for two years, in the early 90's, in the Los Angeles area but became disillusioned with it and went back to my old job as a quality control inspector for a company that dealt exclusively in government contracts, both foreign and domestic.

., the 121 Exclusion) as long as you can say that you have lived in the house as your primary residence for at least 24 months out of the last 60 months. 

Newspaper, craigslist, bandit signs, whatever it takes.  

@Alfredo Chavira,I'd recommend keeping your cash for now, and learning how to find and engage private lenders.Many investors - both newbies and veterans - use other's people's money and credit almost exclusively.

I aim for the 2% rule and deal almost exclusively with low income multifamily, so my risk of getting upside down cash flow wise is low. 

I work with a property management company that exclusively uses rently.

I'm not a huge fan of ZBuyer because the leads aren't exclusive, but those leads are cheaper as a result.Otherwise, here are the most productive ways to market:1) ADWORDS - just need an account and a landing page for lead capture2) DIRECT MAIL to specific groups such as absentees with high equity3) OUTDOOR - billboards, bandit signs, car wraps, etc.The TV idea from Erez above is a good one - you can actually do some pretty targeted advertising with cable TV and a good ad is a call generator.  

I know a few wholesalers that use them almost exclusively