You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

@Justin Finley You might need to go, and waste you money just so you can get the whole seminar faze out of your head completely....Theres no special trick or huge secrets anyone can tell you thats not already here on BP or youtube or google...Its 2014, this is the age of information...Than is a marketing genius, with alot of charism and confidence...I get it its easy to be drown in....These guys go from state to state sharing "the big secrets" which is always"the same secrets" which after time it menas "its no secret" with anyone willing to pay...2 years ago, i knew nothing, had a 9-5 i hated, thought i need big bucks to invest....Fast forward to today, Investing full-time, tons and tons of knowledge and continuing to grow just from BP...I got my head into the computer and took control myself...Everything you need to know is free...Just my opion, not intended to disrespect anyone else views....

The best deals are often known by agents in the area that specialize in the niche and usually shown to their best clients first. 

You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

Here you will meet wholesalers who provide deals and all the cash buyers (rehabbers) you will need.You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

He isn't a GC or has any special training.   

She had a special sink faucet installed at her expense when the old one went bad, etc.  

Also, if you are a local professional that specializes in these kind of issues I would love a sit-down.

Also, if you are a local professional that specializes in these kind of issues I would love a sit-down.

I did exactly this and stumbled upon a brokerage that only specializes in investment property and requires no fees, desk time, or anything.