We learned a lot about what we shouldn't do.Currently my job is in clinical research and involves a lot of travel.

Have you looked back and researched what the properties you offered on sold for?

It felt weird failing to reach the agent and then having to research to find the seller.

I have researched several mentoring programs and very close to signing up with clever investors based on the training that I see that they provide but I would prefer working with someone in my backyard instead of AZ. 

We do research on the current owner, and we research the title.

I'm trying to do all the recommended research before hand.

Again, not a guarantee but we’re doing our research on each area, this one first.

As a comparison: the CFA program (the gold standard in finance) can be done for less than $10K.

In this case, find out if this property will meet the standards of your VA Loan and make a lowball offer if you really think it’s a good deal and your numbers and research support that.

I have seriously considered buying leads, and after a fair amount of research, I was really leaning towards "Bold Leads".