I went with Keller Williams since they seem to offer the best technology tools (at a price of course!). 

The tools to acquire or control are: Sub2 without a note Sub2 with a note Wrap - AITD Lease Option (with intentions to sell your interests as opposed to sandwich) Land Trust Purchase Land Contract Purchase (Installment Sale) Private First Mortgages for free and clear houses The strongest possible transaction for a buy and hold is a sub2, where you get the deed.

@Aaron Scott - I think you'll find this a valuable tool for assisting those agent out:The Real Estate Agent’s Ultimate Guide to Working with Investors

The borrower should sign a letter to you as an offer of a deed rather than you making it as a requirement.For your consideration:http://www.atgf.com/tools-publications/pubs/deeds-lieu-foreclosure-advantages-disadvantages-and-drafting Another advantage of your background is that you can probably see right through shoddy disclosures and non-disclosure agreements that make mortals treble.

@Cory Magnusyou can find plenty of free resources and tools on this site to get you started.

So many times I purchased the smart key tool to fix them myself, then I found out how easy it is to break in with the smart key sets.

However I ended up switching to Economics, to learn forecasting (which is where my passion was not finance) which is a good tool to have in any investing especially RE, being able to forecast better than others lets you see opportunity where others don't.

Does anyone know of any websites or tools or anything useful for driving for properties and knocking on the door.

In the tools you will find a ruler.

Debt is an incredibly valuable tool.