IMO the best way to learn to invest is to associate with local investors in your area. see what they're doing and HOW they're doing it. each local market is different. so to get a real feel for it you need to network with those who are making it work for them in your neck of the woods. ask plenty of questions of investors in your area. and definitely join your local REIA group. most have beginner classes where they give you an overview of techniques and how to get off to a good start.

Call your assessor's office if you want to unpack the calculation.The assessor uses an automated valuation tool (done by a computer with no distinction for condition or level of finishes in a house), so it has all the flaws of zillow.com values, with the additional problem of even being as much as several years old and utilizing even cruder software and mass appraisal techniques.

lolI just want to know what the BiggerPockets community thinks about this and how they get around these obstacles because I know these techniques wouldn't be around if people weren't making money off of them.

The probate estate will not close until all assets have been dispersed (which is a benefit that helps my technique).

And can I have them tailor the responses they give to fit my companies needs?

So far I have taken Mark Whitten's training course and it was extremely resourceful, however when you begin to apply the techniques you realize its not as easy as it seems especially without an actual mentor.

(Hybrid offers, Control and Roll, Check Funds, Delayed settlement techniques - to mention a few)It has been a long ride - a journey that many times I wanted to give up and work for the man.

Use this technique to better define your goalsSMART GOALS: Specific (simple, sensible, significant).Measurable (meaningful, motivating).Achievable (agreed, attainable).Relevant (reasonable, realistic and resourced, results-based).Time bound (time-based, time limited, time/cost limited, timely, time-sensitive).

Try different techniques in terms of digging up deals (Craigslist, mailing campaigns, signs, social media, etc.)

Thanks also to @BradenSmith Account Closed and to @EhsanRishat for all the extra info on mailing campaign with follow-up technique!