For me, the more I surround myself with real estate, the more I speak and think about it, and the more I attract opportunities in real estate. 

I don't personally know Fortune Builders, but generally speaking anything a guru program claims they can teach, you can learn on Bigger Pockets with a little time invested posting, reading the forums, and listening to the podcasts...all for free!

I don't know your area but generally speaking 1.5% is reasonable for a SFR/2.

It does nothing to control housing costs and just entitles a few people who happen to have moved in earlier at the expense of everyone else because the price of the rest of the units goes up.

I can only speak from my experience, but I have never heard of specialized software working for someone and actually making them a successful wholesaler. 

What would be valuable is something like "go to the tax record clerk for the county in Sylmar; Speak with Sandy if you can as she is the most helpful.  

Best idea would be to speak to an attorney.

I'm finishing up a BRRR as we speak.

But these are all terrific and writing them in Evernote as we speak!  

Just be upfront with the lenders you speak with about your intentions and they'll lead down the right road.