I have a property I would classify as C-/D+ and there are days when I wish I hadn't bought it, but then I remember that one property pays my mortgage.

Build your team of people/mentors around players that walk the talk.  

So Crystal, other than REIA groups you could call RE Agents that work with Investors or call Rental Property owners or even ask Title or Escrow officers who the players are that loan money privately.  

I'd advise attending both and getting an understanding of the players and opportunities in MF in the area.

Building wealth via money in your mattress and cd's was pretty good in 2007-2008Diversifying your portfolio is used to limit downside.

It was going to go into a CD, but I got ahold of her first.

Loopnet is a good site to check the commercial players in those areas you are interested in....Then you can go to their iindividual sites, check out those agents that have the listings and contact them. 

Hi All,I am a newbie RE investor and I wanted to ask the group here for suggestions on what are some online resources for rearching whether a property/area is under A/B/C/D ?

I forgot to add he/she wanted $1499 to receive a book and cd set.   

If they can't tell you about those items....you need to look around for someone smarter)Alex, I don't mean to sound negative in this response, you seem very sincere in establishing your goals to make real estate investing as an avocation or a full time money making business.I would hate to see you spend money on useless programs that will drain your resources only to wind up highly motivated want-to-be investor with a ton of CD's and books.There is no one answer to satisfy your desire, I would say take it slowly,  associate with real investor who have a proven track record and be very curious about any course that is offered to you.Charles