I do think real estate investment is unfortunately often sold as a get rich quick scheme or something that is relatively easy.

No town is healthy without some rich people in it to keep the town prosperous!!

But, my guess is that she doesn't even know that they are behind since most of my communication in the past has been with her husband.

That makes it tough to communicate with sellers.  

Simple Sign:Home Renovation byGordanBuysHomes.comYou want your communications to stick.  

You are sure to make mistakes but you are also sure to be successful.One more thing, don't be seduced by the quick cash of flipping it will only make you rich.

Since discovering BP, I have been listening to marathons of the podcast at work, surfing the site during lunch, and reading the beloved Rich Dad Poor Dad in the evenings.

Check out the podcast on here they are really good and will help you in your learning curve, also if you have time read the book Rich Dad Poor Dad it is an awesome book for new and experienced real estate professionals.

If a landlord doesn't have the courtesy to respond to my call, what does that say about their communication style?  

I'm very good at marketing and very good with communicating with people to get them in (I work as a CRM) so I feel this will be very beneficial but I am stuck where to go next.