Yea I would definitely stay away from buying courses especially since wholesaling is beng talked about all over youtube you can just type in wholesaling and there is tons of info (for free may I add) on wholesaling and takes some ppl take thier audience on actual live meetings with potential clients to give you more insight on how to talk to sellers etc.

Thanks for the tip on Wilmington, Damian. 

What are some tips and tricks for scouting out areas that I am a complete stranger to?

Brent, Thanks for the tips!

I once read a tip that I thought was priceless, they said not to have them write checks in your name, but the LLC name and don't let them know you are the owner (if possible, dont lie though).

They are both great at learning the fundamentals.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 GuideHow to Be a Landlord: Ten Tips for SuccessOh - and don't forget to set up your Keyword Alerts!

@James Birdsall Thanks for the tip.

All of those tips are great.  

This is a notable milestone for @Joshua Dorkin and team - congratulations on growing the model to this level.However, I wonder if the growth in unique visits per month has a similarity to "shoeshine boys giving stock tips"?

We will be going over tips and tricks of the trade when it comes to raising private capital for your real estate needs.