I have a CPA that does my taxes and I've asked what he would need from me which was more or less a spreadsheet or quickbooks file would be sufficient.

If you have a full-time job with income sufficient enough, you don't have to worry about it.

One person in a pool of buyers with sufficient time to negotiate has a point of view.

(I doubt they have health insurance and looking at their teeth, dental is probably a vast mystery to them) I purchase workman's comp.

I my hope is to draw from the vast amounts of experience here to buy good rental properties.

I'm just getting started but I know I will differentiate myself from the vast majority of wholesalers out there by providing great deals with plenty of profit, accurate ARV, and inflated repair costs (don't go crazy but estimate best quality/worst case).

You may wish to join the Apartment Association of greater Los Angeles to obtain a vast amount of important information for landlords.

@Ned Carey - I have set up "Baltimore" as a keyword - is that sufficient or does it need to be more specific?

I feel I can gain the education and confidence from this forum and the vast experience of the members.

My state (Indiana) just made it easier for city and town officials to give property to nonprofits when it has been listed as part of a tax lien sale and did not get sufficient bids.