As a buyer, you pay no commissions so why not add the bench strength.Congrats on what you've achieved already. 

I achieved the maximum number of hours for that particular benefit and since mid-September am now am taking 4 hour vacations each week.

I'm going to tell you the truth, working foreclosures will kill your soul, they are NOT motivated most of the time to do something to fix the problems they have until 1 second before they take the house.

.- Lastly, offer to provide proof of funds, pre-approval letters, and any financial information that they can see to verify that you're motivated, serious and qualified.Best of luck to you moving forward!

Short sales require seller motivation, cooperation and documentation.

I would say lack of funds and finding a team are stopping me from really achieving my goals. 

Thank you Aaron for the feedback, I am currently very motivated to learn. 

Finding a cash flow property in the SCV or the SFV is not easy and you will have to hunt for a very motivated seller where you can buy at a good enough discount, fix it up, and have it in an area that would support getting close to cash flow which is no easy task as prices have skyrocketed here (although not as much in SCV).

I believe he was motivated to sell because he was evicting a bad tenant.

But best find a reliable plumber/ company whose motives are to help you ,not themselves.