Even better that you are in Indianapolis instead of the NW or NE...My wife and I live in Noblesville and are starting off wholesaling properties in Indianapolis below $100k retail.I'll send you a PM so we can chat a little more in depth about what you are looking for and where.

Just chatting here has motivated me to keep pushing!!

That next discussion was essentially the sales pitch for the coaching program that they are offering.

.$500 for -20-minutes of couching and access to his marketing programs-Access to his attorneys and investors/end buyers-Personal guarantee that he would walk me through my 1st three deals from beginning to end of escrow on all three.

I might go on to get an MBA, but employers and the MBA programs want you to have 3+ years of work experience before you do that.

However, you may look at the small balance SBA program.

I have no experience with the software but here are a few forum posts comparing and reviewing it:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/79/topics/44375-freedom-soft-anyone-plan-on-purchasing-it-http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/79/topics/91576-would-like-opinions-on-freedomsoft-program-offeringhttp://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/79/topics/67210-realeflow-open-road-3x-versus-freedomsoft-vs-sims-20http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/79/topics/83761-my-review-of-investorpro-vs-realeflow-vs-freedomsoft

The programs where tenants pay a smaller amount/fee to "guarantee" a security deposit?

He has tried on his own via a B&I program but local banks didn't bite.

This sounds like a guru program in progress, and I commend you for dialing for deals.My guess is you are just getting started and this seems very risky.