I am not sure if our current investments can play a role in our loan process, which is why I am turning to the Bigger Pockets community. 

That way you can potentially get both buyers and sellers.Facebook Ads are and sales funnels are great for buyer leads since 90% of buyers are searching online.

I ask because right now I go online and just pick a home off zillo ect and then play with the bp tool calculators but it doesn't feel like I'm really running numbers because I may not have the purchase price, arv, ect.

I’m currently recovering from a surgery and instead of laying about playing video games I’d like to get myself,kids ,and wife on track to financial security and freedom.

You can check with the city building department by calling them or going online and ask them if the property has any open permits or violations.

I’m 33 with a wife and two young kids. (3 and 6) I am a full time online retailer and sell products on eBay and Amazon.

The reason I say that is because a lot of folks never think about the things that play into real estate that have nothing to do with real estate. 

Going around the attorney to the seller through the agent to see if he'll play ball with you forces his hand.

I’m currently recovering from a surgery and instead of laying about playing video games I’d like to get myself,kids ,and wife on track to financial security and freedom.

As a first time investor or even a smaller investor its hard to find a level playing field in the Bay Area.