Maybe we will cross paths at some point.

Might be helpful as you are studying on the best path to take. http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/4430/blog_posts/32194-attention-wholesalers-2-ways-to-stand-out-from-your-competition

The most straight forward way is to use a purchase-and-sale agreement.

But I didn't want to continue on that path so I switched to multifamily where I buy multiple "homes" in bulk.

When I see an outsider small guy get inside one of those pockets it usually is just by random in the path of progress luck vs any well thought out insight.

With others, you must bring the motivation, and they will have the experience and step-by-step program that outlines the path to success.

And once those properties start to season you can start your path of 1031 exchanges.

It is very straightforward.

Mike I'm going to agree with this and have known at least one stay at home mom who was abandoned by the husband and left alone with 3 kids who followed this path and did very well for herself.

Take some time to do your own due diligence as you will undoubtedly be faced with the NAR's campaign and their millions of drone's who like nothing more than to simplify the distressed sale process since they are not allowed to stray from the beaten path.