You can bounce ideas off them, learn different techniques in a Focus Group setting, and find out which forms you need at what times.On another note:Just about everyone that can get publishing (or decides to self publish) claims to be an expert in investing.

Any details on what techniques the investors were using that got them in trouble?

Because real estate brokering is a heavily regulated occupation, various techniques are used to avoid actually doing a brokering transaction and falling under the regulations.

I quadrupled my business in a year using some of Robyn's techniques and am primed to continue that growth in 2014 using her techniques.There are a lot of folks out there that are not all that they claim to be, but Robyn Thompson is not one of them.

What was the specific technique that you adopted?

I hired a professional company, but I don't know the exact technique they used or the specifics of their equipment. 

Maybe work backwords and find the serious investors first and then tailor your search to their needs.

Especially tailored to Southern California. 

How I buy houses for pennies on the dollarhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/67...As you can see, it is a bit of an advanced technique so it requires a lengthy explanation.

I personally have used both of these techniques to build my buyers list.Good Luck!