John Thedford are you saying that Florida doesn't allow wholesaling?

Not only does this create a less fearful first contact environment for the seller, it also helps you qualify them before getting on the phone and best of all allows you to capture their phone number even if they don't leave a message.Although not directly related to finding the deals, I would add that in any highly competitive area speed and personal touch can make a huge difference.

I paid the mortgage off years ago but do have an equity loan and line of credit on it in my name.I am looking to find a good group to work with and partner with as i begin, and my goal is in 3-5 years to be able to match my monthly net income, although i have no idea how it will all work so thats very tentative.I do know in the end i would like to have a net income that will allow me to leave my day job or be able to supplant it if for some reason it were lost. i am really driven to succeed at this.

Here's a much earlier thread (by Steph's teacher) that has interesting bits from Steph herself, in between the "for and against" hyberbole:- https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/79/topics/410...Fast forward seven years, and the latest reincarnation appears to be: quickflipninja.comThere are multiple threads about that one too eg:- https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/79/topics/179...Everyone needs to make up their own minds as to yea or nay regarding allowing themselves to be upsold into expensive education/mentoring, or, researching the same info for "free"!

I have been reaching out and trying to network in the area and find a good mentor to possibly allow me to pick their brain on buy and hold multifamily properties.

I'm not so sure I would allow this with them already being behind.

If you acquire a property, from a Wholesaler, once the property is rehabbed and ready for the Retail Market, allow the Realtor that provided you the zip codes, to list the property for sale.

My Lease Agreement is quite thorough (13 pages) and does not allow someone to back out in such a way.  

California law allows 2x deposit for unfurnished and 3x for furnished homes

Short term, I am looking to get my feet wet, I want to learn as much as I can about rental properties, flipping, and buy and hold to gain enough information to be comfortable with my first deal.Long term, I hope to acquire enough rental property to produce enough passive income that would allow me to spend more time with my wife and newborn baby girl.I would like to thank everyone in advance for your knowledge and time in working with me.