I understand most of their mentees come by referral, which says a lot about them - though I too found them on Craigslist.So, the four of them, plus their support staff and "volunteer" co-mentors is all they use to teach, demonstrate, mentor and coach. 

Quote from @Aaron Raffaelli: As the title suggests, I am just starting to enter the REI world.

I am interested in buying a long-term turnkey property in a nice area (I live in San Diego so this property would have to be out of state).

I am helping other investors as a realtor now, so if you are ever interested in listing it or just want some comps, let me know. 

Depreciation Strategies: Am I maximizing depreciation deductions, and should I consider a cost segregation study to accelerate depreciation?

I am newbie in real estate and I don't have much experience in real estate. 

I am assuming you know about this, but you may want to consider doing something like a Wally Wrap so that you have an asset to show your next lender prior to your note seasoning.

But I am in FL, and Im sure that scares others, but I am not just talking about natural disasters - just general over-regulation. 

Arron, I am using RentRedi - super easy to set up and the money goes right to my account; I love it.

Quote from @Jimmy Chao: I am weighing some options to help my younger brother buying his first primary with a fixer.