Figuring that out is probably a good first step for you at this point.Once you've got that down, we can help you move through all of the next steps.

I also ordered the Rich Dad's Roads to Riches: 6 Steps to Becoming a Successful Real Estate Investor audio program and listened to it several times.Now I am seeking to further my education by asking questions and reading through all the information on these forums.When I'm not attempting to learn about REI, I love backpacking, hiking and camping.

So far we have been reading books and making the preliminary steps to creating a social network by finding out who we know are real estate agents, contractors, sub-contractors, bankers, etc..

I'm an aspiring RE Investor in San Diego and I was curious as to what steps I should take first to my pathway of success in RE investing.

Climbing the learning curve.Lets step back a minute.

If is after this step that I do not know what to do.Any advice on what my next steps should be?

Also known as a short sale.I see an opportunity for Realtors to step into these situations and try an aggressive marketing strategy such as an auction.

Small steps.

For example using things like:- experience: Saving People's Credit for Over 22 Years- guarantee: 100% Guaranteed (you probably shouldn't advertise anything less :D - Process: Avoid Foreclosure in 10 Stepsetc. etc.My advertising has proven to yield better results when I use specifics and numbers.

The Trustee fee is limited in many states or set to a % of the amount collected, it is in the best interest of the Trustee to get to the courthouse steps than to bill for a few hours time (just IMO).