Even if the AC is broken, you can't prove WHEN that happened.  

I'm 24 years old, I've been studying for about 4 years.

As I study more, ill just have to figure the approach best fits what I want too accomplished. 

Study your market a little better.  

If you find a deal (whether through direct mail, seo, networking, cold calling, door knocking, etc.) and the # prove that it is a sound investment, you should not have a problem finding investors.

@Ama Roberts my advice is to find a "skiptracer" to work with that can prove they can help you!

However, difficult to prove whether they knew or not, and difficult to enforce/get damages for them not having told you.

It seems to me that working with people to 'make deals' for an agreed split (like utilizing a buyer's agent, for e.g.) might prove more useful for 'scaling up' a duplicatable business in the long run, than simply working with people locally, or doing your own thing?

I usually ask for their last couple pay stubs to prove income. 

Yes, if you are new you are going to have to personally guarantee and prove yourself and the property out.But just having a decent opportunity is an asset in itself right now.