They are both great at learning the fundamentals.By the way - here are my favorite articles on Wholesaling: 9 Reasons You Couldn’t Find A Buyer For Your Wholesale DealDon’t Start Wholesaling Until You Read This: Wholesale Advice from a Fix and FlipperHow to Start Wholesaling: Getting Past The Education and Into the FieldOh - and don't forget to set up your Keyword Alerts!

I have been unable to find the phone number or the address of the absentee owner on the internet.

Recommend you read this article about how to run a credit check.  

Here is an article talking about which markets are best for cash-flow, and which ones are best for appreciation. 

More and more people consider the Internet as a right and not a privilege.

If you haven't yet- be sure to setup some "Keyword Alerts" to get into conversation in your target area.Also - here's a couple articles you might enjoy:The 21 Best Real Estate Investing Books EverHow to Start Investing In Real Estate at a Young AgeSeeya around!

Jon,Thank you for posting this article. 

Be sure to read through The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing to help you get started.Also - here's a couple articles you might enjoy:The 21 Best Real Estate Investing Books Ever How to Rent Your House: The Definitive Step by Step GuideHow to Be a Landlord: Ten Tips for SuccessFinally -be sure to setup some keyword alerts - especially for "Surprise" so you can jump into local conversations.See you around the forums!

It's great for getting into local conversations.Oh - here's a couple articles you might enjoy:The 21 Best Real Estate Investing Books Ever How to Rent Your House: The Definitive Step by Step GuideHow to Be a Landlord: Ten Tips for SuccessSee you around the site!

I read @Brandon Turner's article about hacking housing.