That's going to help a lot as you get into your own investments.As far as honing your skills to better work with investors, check out this article!

Consider jumping into the current threads, a few days old forward as your post will have a better chance of being seen by the OP, or mention them.We also have contracts here on BP.Regardless, using state approved contracts are required in some states, like yours, and any internet contract should not every be used until it is reviewed by an attorney in your area.

I've been creeping around for a few weeks, reading articles and forum posts and the information has been amazing.I grew up in Orange County and bought my first condo out there in 2011.

If they ask and they probably won't just say you looked up their number on the internet (or wherever).The problem is you are focused on why they might not want to talk.

Also - here's a couple articles you might enjoy:The 21 Best Real Estate Investing Books Ever How to Rent Your House: The Definitive Step by Step Guide

I found this article about 9 tips for new agents.

I see many, many nights and weekends deep into reading BP articles and listening to podcasts in my future.

Oh - and here are my favorite articles on Wholesaling:9 Reasons You Couldn’t Find A Buyer For Your Wholesale DealDon’t Start Wholesaling Until You Read This: Wholesale Advice from a Fix and FlipperHow to Start Wholesaling: Getting Past The Education and Into the Field

The library of articles that are available, are another good source of good info, as well as participating.

Turns out that the 'landlord' was a scam artist, who scoped out empty houses, changed the locks, took on the name of the owner, and rented the property.http://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/Impostor-rented-out-someone-else-s-home-4981397.phpWhat if you were the owner of that vacant house and found people living in it, who signed a lease in good faith and spent all their money on deposit and first month's rent?