Being kinda an expert on dysfunctional relationships (Just ask any of my EXs).

When I started buying MH's in resident owned park communities or on private land and reselling them I obtained my RE brokers license once again because of the volume I was doing.I've been a developer by default as when I do purchase a lot/parcel and replace an old home with a new one or purchase an empty lot/s and develop them out I either sell them or keep them in my rental inventory.I've been dealing in distressed MH & site/stick built properties for 20 years and do a combination of all the above so I think it prudent to keep all my licenses and qualifications current and in good standing.Lastly, I've been a construction defect, park management/owner harassment, drainage and fraud expert witness, Industry expert for the California State License Board, consumer advocate at large for various TV, Radio and printed media outlets as well as a forenencis expert and consultant for myriad state attorney's general, district attorneys offices, county, state and federal agencies for over 20 years.

figure out what market exactly you want to target, and find a good expert to guide you on BP.

I am looking for GC, preferably certified.

Albeit wiser, but still no expert.

Find an expert mentor in your market who can help you find deals or feed you deals.

If you choose to invest in a market distant from your own it may be very advisable to find a trustworthy local partner or property manager who can help you monitor your investments, at least until you become expert in that market yourself.

Hey Rhevon, I'm not a RE expert by any means, so I don't know that these ideas translate well, but I have been a salesman of some sort for most of my adult life (my mother would argue most of my childhood and adolescent life as well).

I am no expert at REI and am actually new at it. 

I will assume you are experienced in the mechanics of a real estate investment and focus on note specific issues.I feel the toughest parts of investing in discounted notes is finding good, professional sources and making sure the note complies with state and federal lending regulations.Be careful of discounted note investments being offered on Craig’s List or by “note brokers” that are certified through some school or program (ie guru).