The only reason they couldn't close is if they have a title problem they discover, and each time that has happened, I negotiate a further discount to close with title problem in place and I fix it myself.

I write about it in our blog/website.  

And there are lots of good blog posts / forum posts / podcasts on BP that cover talking with potential sellers. 

I'm a real estate agent in the area and the interest in duplex seems to be spiking this summer, thought that is just based on my recent clients who have been after duplexes.For local networking, I recently discovered a local meetup group that meets at the El Chico restaurant twice a month for lunch, though I have not had a chance to attend myself yet. 

I talk about our experience, what I look for and how I self manage on my blog/website.

I don't expect you to answer these as much as seriously ask yourself these and see if realistic.See these articles that might be relevant:DC’s House-Flipping Salad Days Are Over, Investor Sayshttp://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blog/dcs_house-fl...83% Profit: P.G.

If you haven't done so already, check out the blogs.

I'm sure there will be blogs, forum posts, and podcasts that will help you out.

Making connections with awesome folks such as yourself and reading the blogs. 

Be it Podcasts, forums or emails to blog links, I'm learning something everyday.