Not to say cars and houses are not motivations, they sure are, and everyone has material motivations, but they are not the main driving force.

I watched a series of YouTube videos on REI and it has since been making me wonder what potential it could have for a motivated green newbie like myself.  

You have to understand the owners motivation for selling and owner financing.Does the seller still maintain ownership and title to the property? 

Don't let the price scare you off and just look for the motivated sellers. 

If s/he marketed good enough to motivate you to make a post on an internet forum, I would imagine his/her phone is ringing off the hook!!!  

If you comment with a question or two, you'll probably get a response as well, :).The podcasts are great as well- informative, thought provoking, inspiring, motivating, and very comical sums them up.

BP podcast brought me here and helps to keep me motivated.

I've reached the point where I start talking to motivated sellers.

I try and have multiple ways for motivated sellers to find me: internet, mail, signage, etc.

They need to be highly motivated (like facing foreclosure) for this to work.