Read the Guide on Wholesaling, and the many Blogs on Wholesaling, then check out the Podcasts which have info on wholesaling specifically as well as great discussions of general real estate knowledge. 

Appreciation can be a strategy but not in regards to the specific purpose behind rental property ownership.

My goal is to create passive income through investing specifically Buy and Holds.

I live in the Houston area(Pearland to be specific) but I'm from Texas City and I'm quite familiar with most of Galveston County.If you're interested in this deal of a lifetime, let's meet up and discuss terms.

The Southbay to be specific based out of Gardena, CA. 

I will be moving to Arizona sometime in 2017 (scottsdale specifically) and I am looking to get as much information as possible on the investment market.

I hear OKC is an exceptional rental area, but can't offer specifics.

Where specifically are you struggling?

I know many here talk of it as if it is property-specific -- they are wrong.

Greetings;I am moving to CO and am unfamiliar with the paperwork involved in a RE transaction - specifically the:  Exclusive Right to Buy Listing Contract;  Buyer Agency (is checked)I have bought and sold property in California and have never seen a form like this!