I spent money on programs to train me, been to meet ups for networking and still nothing.

Especially when the same company is advertising for investors to meet face to face when they travel to California - the land of the out of state investor! 

There are tremendous resources on this site for you to use.Attend local REIA meetings and connect with like-minded investors: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-events-and-happeningsRead the Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingListen to the BP Podcasts:https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcast

The first few days I received about 70 messages from people inquiring, but very few meet my criteria.

I would highly recommend it if you're considering investing in that area because you will meet many great contacts. 

I have a deal that is about to implode and looking for any Hard Money Investor that can close super quickly and meet terms.

Are attending any meetings?

My goal is future income when I am not earning a paycheck, and paying off the mortgages in the shorter time frame meets that goal. 

She was literally sleeping on a friends couch to get by...I told her come meet my property manager and he will show you the place....this was in a "C" neighborhood by the way......She called the day of the appointment and said, it was just to cold to go look at any places, but in a couple of months "I should call her back".So Lance this is what i would do if I were you1.

Find tenants that are educated, responsible, and meet your requirements.