I don't have credit history haaa:)

After meeting face to face probably another dozen or so times, sharing a passion for real estate and economic history, and the lifelong dream of wearing flip flops every day, he's been generous with his time and it's been fun discussing the Bay Area market, strategies, and learning more in the process. 

I have had a long work history in sales and the most important thing would be to FIND THEIR HOT BUTTONS!!!

Recent sold property along the same street are $17K, $18K and $20KPrice history show the property being listed 3 times this year around $16K and $17.8K and not being sold Based off of all these findings, I figured either it wasn't really a good deal or wasn't being priced right to wholesale. 

Otherwise I am looking to hire a professional property investment advisor, a person with a successful history of investments in my area, or perhaps a realtor who is an experienced investment specialist to guide me.

Though if you are looking more at RI you might want to check out the Eastern Mass REIA in Taunton, though I think they canceled that meeting at least for this month (they have a 2nd one in Rockland as well).As for your initial strategy, if you are low on funds then Wholesaling is usually the niche of choice.  

Right off I will be interested in anything you are getting in Eastern MA or Southern NH.

For most in modern history we only had C and S Corps and it was very common for individuals to hold 10 or 20 or more properties personally. :)Edited as there was a post while I was typing.Aaron, we like to get all the info we can initially so advice is appropriate, now, I agree with Duncan, get competent advice, not off the internet.

I grew up in Independence, and now I live in Blue Springs - both eastern suburbs of Kansas City, MO. 

Your loan history with that borrower and the amount at risk are factors.