More importantly at this stage, I've joined a few meetup groups and will start building my network as I build my knowledge base.

I have yet to find a book with comprehensive information centered around wholesaling.

Otherwise, the seller could potentially be so tripped up with (unjustified) paranoia during the verbal negotiation stage that I somehow am taking advantage of them that it will hamper their decision making ability, and hence, be paralyzed with indecision and most likely hire a Realtor to represent them and then before you know it the property will be on MLS and a bidding war ensues.

I'm a construction project manager at Tucson Medical Center; however my true passion has always been real estate investment.

This was handy in taking a small strip center.

If you ever feel comfortable having a newer investor (me :)) look at your upcoming projects in San Clemente as they progress in their various stages of development, please let me know.Good luck with them!

However; there are still places where you can get in to the market.Though we have high prices, we have what nobody else in the country has, we have low unemployment (Orange County is only 5%), a very broad based economy, high wage earners (meaning people can afford mortgages and higher rents) , world class universities and medical centers, amusement parks, recreation of all types, cultural offerings, and unsurpassed natural resources, plus, perfect year round weather.

In addition to the local market appeal of Manhattan being a major employment center, a destination frequented by tourists, and severely space-constrained, international investors (the Chinese in particular) like to hold NYC real estate as a place to park their money.

Should he make a right turn from a center lane?

@Doug Merriott Yes, I should have mentioned, I did my due diligence in the initial stages of my correspondence with her.