Watch some youtube videos on building the best listsource leads lists. 10 or 20 or 50 properties isn't usually enough to get a really good deal, even with a good personal message.

Find a buddy after watching some youtube videos.

I have spent the last several months watching videos and reading books on how wonderful real estate as an investment vehicle. 

Jack,Bay Area Real estate is a competitive sport.

I watched a YouTube video from BP and was hooked.

The public transportation system and the already amazing bike path network is also expanding so that is a good thing to look at to find neighborhoods that are likely to appreciate at a more rapid pace than others.The Colorado market has strong fundamentals overall: diverse and growing job market, active lifestyle, work-life balance, friendly people, the incredible mountains nearby, outdoor sports galore which is skyrocketing in popularity, access to national forests and parks, and significant population growth due to these many positives.

My husband & I bought a home in the small town in VA where our Alma Mater is located because he got tired of not being able to find a hotel room in town during the weekends he wanted to attend a sporting event (most often a football game).

Single Family Home$219,800 4 bd3 ba 1,315 sqftzestimate 225000Turn Key - Fully remodelledOwner financing $10000 down10% interest It will most likely be an STR which will work, but it will definitely not work for a long term rental.It's less than 2miles from a major airport, and less than 10miles from sports and entertainment.Is this worth it?

Have been lurking on the boards, videos, and podcasts for a while have ran the numbers posted below.

Bigger pockets has calculators on here and they also have a video on YouTube to break down what I did above.