In Las Vegas, for a short time they were the way to go, but the market out here has shifted and short sales in most cases are no better than a bank owned and the bank owned is a much quicker straight forward transaction so the need to pursue what is often a messy more time consuming transaction isnt necessary.  

@Paul Timmins Thank you and I appreciate the advice and will add those resources to my growing arsenal.

Its more costly on your part and time consuming and stressful but it would be for her as well.

You have someone who can give you advice over multiple years and help you grow and knows your situation thoroughly. 

However, when I see what I consider an inexperienced team try to raise funds last summer on one portal (and fail) pop up on yet another portal nine months later, with the same "experienced sponsor" mantra, something is amiss.Don't get me wrong, I think there is a need for CF and it will continue to grow and offer opportunities, but what you said rings very true. 

Consume everything u can on BP concerning wholesaling.

I did a good part of my growing up in the San Fernando Valley - Woodland Hills and No Hollywood, and still have lots of family in LA.  

That impression could be very expensive, time consuming and hard to defend against if a family member or government agency objects later on.  

@Ryan KeeWhat part of Boise did you grow up in?

@Jared, Colorado Springs is growing so much.