He just needed someone to get him in the door and make the offer.

I mean I feel like the door for flipping in the CA market was closing.

Instead of having one mentor push one way of doing things, BP opens up the door to many ways of accomplishing the same purpose - making money through real estate.I didn't mean to say that wholesaling through the MLS would not work - but it can be discouraging for newbies if their "low ball" offers are frequently rejected or they cannot find a real estate agent that is willing to work with them.

I wouldn't show up randomly to someone's door.

Turn on some good music and go to work and the time passes quickly.The steamer works great for other things too--like steaming the gunk stuck in fridges, ovens,walls, door handles etc.

I am contemplating making an offer on a 1995 double-wide mobile home through one of these auction sites but saw two problems that concern me: 1) the back door won't open - it seems to be pretty firmly jammed shut; and 2) there is evidence of damage on the ceiling of the same side of the home, near a fireplace.

I lived there while remodeling and have just finished it all and purchased the house next door which I intend to move into while designing plans and getting permits to tear it down and build a four-plex.

Even better would be one that could knock on the door and have a look at whatever the tenant is calling about.

My door is always open.

Frankly, I think you're on the right path as you are trying to identify the opportunities from different angles.If you are comfortable with the idea of mailing, calling and door knocking, you can become one of the local experts.