Read the website, listen to the podcasts, get some of the books others recommend.If you want a roadmap and turn-by-turn directions from where you are to "incredible real estate success" you can pay gurus all day long for real estate education.

I am in the process of putting together a direct mail campaign and would like to hear some other opinions on the best lists to send to and where to get those lists from. 

Skiptracing is good as well if you want to contact them directly like I do.  

See if she can point you in the right direction.

Anywho:FannieMae.com is down right now, so I can't post the guideline directly, but what you're after is the "delayed financing exception."

The other contracts require deposits, pet deposits, and additional pet fees for each month in addition to rent. 

@Greg Raymond If real estate is your passion, you are better off spending time with people who will reinforce and encourage you in the right direction.

You’ll need to show Proof of your ability to buy, and an EM deposit,  before they will look at a purchase contract.For wholesaling, you need to find off market, desperate and/or ignorant sellers.  

I am not a lawyer so my advice is directed to having the water-less tank system installed properly. 

My investment strategy looks something like this 1) Start direct mail campaign / generate website leads 2) wholesale and co-wholesale deals to start.