Like an REO listing agent, why send a good listing to a new investor (new to me) when I know I can pick up the phone, call a handful of proven and trusted veterans and have the deal closed solid in 2 weeks?

I think he is a solid source of information and advice and he spends a lot of time looking at different markets around the country.

I know it is far-fetched by asking on a website for a mentor, or someone who can teach me, however, I am young, and have such a drive for success I don't want to waste anymore of our biggest asset, TIME.

It allows water to stand there, but doesn't collect any solids.

Make sure you have a solid lease in-place and can bring verified bank statements to prove rent and cash flow for the perspective property.If I could add, I would highly recommend at the very least talking to a community banker, before buying the property.

The other point, the premium at 10K is the max at a solid 100K or 10% in a 3/4 year contract for deed.

This is why I tend to suggest to new investors to concentrate more on finding your own deals directly with the seller.Having said that, if he/she is a good wholesaler and willing to meet with you then you first need to establish whether or not they know how to find good deals or whether they are simply wasting your time trying to learn just as you are.

I think my marketing dollars are generating leads that I'm wasting.

Particle detects the actual solid particulate that makes smoke that you can see by shining a tiny light beam that gets deflected.

If you want someone to do that for you, then work with them; and let them earn their commission.I know this isn't the answer you were hoping for, but you are wasting your time pursuing agents to do that, they won't.