My only "plan" was to continue to buy homes once I could save enough for down payment/closing costs and lease them out hoping to cover the mortgage and still make a little monthly income ($150 - $250 minimum). 

In dealing with this population i have learned by observation that many people 1. don't save nearly enough 2.

I hate to tell you, but in trying to save costs, I think you've taken the most expensive route.

It will save time and money.

If you do not qualify for traditional lenders due to factors such as debt-to-income (DTI), too many loans outstanding, or poor credit, you can also look into online private lenders.

I may have asked it in the wrong forum group, so I've brought it here.Should I begin wholesaling or should I continue saving?

at least in OR CA WA Notice of default can go to legal notices here, I meant publication of legal notices, it's on line, as well as who died yesterday, who filed for bankruptcy, etc.

Do local Broward BP members have referrals or experience with the following local lenders in my area (Hollywood florida, Fort Lauderdale .1.Florida Mortgage Lenders2.Hunt Mortgage Group3.BB&T4.PNC Bank5.Chase Mortgage6.SunTrust Bank7.A&D Mortgage LLC8.Third Federal Savings & Loan9.RK Mortgage Group10.Bank Of America11.

I'll try to post some updates as we get units back online, but I'll be plenty worried until we can prove out our projections....

Any other sites that I've found online point to the 2+1 rule for California.