Grove, but (IMHO) most of the {pricy} programs aimed at newer investors do not provide an adequate return on your capital out lay (which can be as much, or more, than the down-payment on a property).If you are the type of person who learns best in a formal setting , as opposed to self-study, I would suggest that auditing a course or two on real estate at a local college or university would provide a more in-depth knowledge with out all the salesmanship for the "Even Bigger Dog" programme.

To think that I started on this quest merely to supplement what I currently have and to put to work whatever  modest amount of "excess" I have from my current job.

Thanks for sharing @David Hutson, yes i was referring to re-financing the deposit out of the deal. when you say "little under the appraised value" are you referring for few grands or do you aim for any percentage? 

I would recommend staying away from listing sights like Craigslist and aim to list on sites such as LoopNet, CommercialSearch, 42Floors, and CoStar.

Banks are cutting down on cards but that's more aimed at those who chase bonuses and manufactured spend.

Remember, don't aim to hit a home run on your first deal. 

Wake up at 5am (glad to see I'm not the only one)Shower, dress and slug down a glass of water along with vitamins and supplements. 

This was highly aimed at house parties in STR's, but does still apply to all rentals in the cityThe second piece of legislation enacted was a bed tax, specifically targeting short term rentals.

Only then would I aim for rentals or flip opportunities.

Most people who are trying to become wholesalers are trying to make a job out of it and want/need consistent income so they can supplement (or even replace) their W2 income.