Of course other than reading all I can and sticking around BP, how can I physically start prepping myself to begin this game?

Get a deal, heck do a deal, and then incorporate an LLC!  

I could be wrong but I believe as long as you don't incorporate your company you would be considered a sole proprietor. 

When I search for building a new home I get a lot of books on how to physically build a new home (framing, electrical etc). 

Presently, I aim for a 50/50 split between physical REI and Stocks/Bonds/ETFS in both my taxable investments and IRA.Got more questions, want to meet people?

I do not want put too much on my plate because I need to excel in the financing before I will able to physically invest into my own properties.I need the right marketing strategy for connecting home buyers to motivated sellers or their agent.Any suggestions on how I can progress things and start closing deals???

Physical stuff like cleaning, repairs, etc. are fine because they are fairly predictable in terms of the time and cost required to handle.

This is just off the bat but generally:Are they incorporated/llc/lp?

If the mailing address is different than the physical address, it may be an absentee landlord.Try reaching out to them with yellow letters or postcards.

If the entity owns the property you wouldn't use a DOT, the security is described in corporate documents between partners.