My name is Mike Nolan and am looking for some constructive feedback on my current game plan to get started in the RE investing world.

2 game wardens showed up at my own house and asked my wife if I had a house at XYZ 4th street. 

I'm new to the game and even newer to this website and community. 

Perseverance definitely pays off (and is a must in this game). 

Joining the local meetups in your area will also help you connect and pick the brains of those experienced investors in the real estate game.

Cash buyer is our back up plan, the issue is that I have very little experience in the wholeselling game in CA. 

For a commercial strip I manage, with about 8 Tenants, I found Excel simpler (and free).

Landlords mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact same services and operate the exact same way, so price is the only differentiator.So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services.This also leads them to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

Not your end game I know, but just another tool in your tool belt. 

Skip Sundays because the game is on and you really really want to beat your buddies in Fantasy football?