For example, "close to work" for us is more like a 20 minute drive, where "close to work" in CA might be under a 90 minute drive.Hope this helps and again welcome!

Ooooh, one more question: For those of you working within Washington State, do you have favorite tools/venues to find off-market opportunities, or do you do it the "usual" ways (research, hunting for "motivated" sellers, driving for dollars, building up connections with people in the know, etc.)?

If this happens, it will drive property appreciation and rental demand.

Door knocking and "driving for dollars" are two of the best for wholesalers. 

(if so, does anyone have any strategies for this other than driving around and sending them direct mail letters) Any input is greatly appreciated.

Basically something that would give me an idea of what constitutes good vs. poor numbers, good vs. bad neighborhoods, etc.Thanks!

I understand the basic process and benefits but was hoping to talk with someone about their experience and how it worked out for them.  

driving for dollars?

Hopefully I’ll be able to fly there by next month, and drive around so I can see this properties.

If you have a need for assistance with anything (driving for dollars, running numbers, organizing data, manual labor, etc), I would love the chance to help out in exchange for just being around the process.I am located near downtown Fort Worth, TX.