Also, add me to your buyers list for properties in my area.

The ultimate goal would be to acquire or flip, but inevitably circumstances will likely end up presenting themselves as opportunities to either wholesale or list properties as an agent. 

People are literally on waiting lists for apartments.

Recently I sent out a mailer campaign to my probate list.

So i noticed this listing which is on the other block from my primary residence.

Or holding back huge amounts for punch list items, like holding back $1k for a crooked light switch plate because that means the electrical "technically" isn't complete.

My mom actually works for chobani and says there are engineers on three month wait lists for rentals.

It's definitely not the first tenant for this property, so I was on the right path with being able to add these to my "write-off" list. 

SAC is also on the hot list for gentrification appreciation http://www.realtor.com/news/trends/10-surprising-cities-that-are-gentrifying-the-fastest/

Look also on meetup, there are tons of groups listed there.