I completely agree with @Jared Prevost about making sure to have financing lined up and don't be afraid to close a small deal that isn't perfect in order to show brokers you are serious.Another piece of advice, once you have found a broker you like working with that is regularly sending you deals be sure to keep them in the loop on your opinions about what they are sending you.

And just as the Gov't protects the banks from robbery, they protect them from RE investors (right or wrong that';s the way it is).So this makes you a target.They are not bowing at your feet because, at least in CA, for every short sale you buy, there are 10 regular buyers bidding on that same property - just not with cash.

If we didn't have people flipping/rehabbing right now what would happen- well you'd have two sets of houses on the market- Distressed houses- either by sellers or banks that majority need repairs and majority of short sales have people who either will not or cannot make the repairs needed to get financing Then you have regular sales that probably needs repairs-sometimes not but how many regular homeowners are making the same amount of repairs as they did years ago?

I've had almost all positive experiences and try to attend regularly now.

The only way I would consider buying precious metals online is if I have recommendations by others who have successfully used them.So I’m asking the regulars here at BP if you have any recommendations.

Im looking for someone that would be willing to mentor/shadow them at the courthouse steps process.  Been flipping and have experience, and the funds to buy at the auction, but would like a little guidance.

From what I recall, they throw in the first year of maintenance and give you a lifetime warranty if you have them regularly service your system. 

You should still be able to get loans 6-10 from most regular banks.  

if you are doing highly risky investments splitting those away from your regular company may be worth it.

That fridge is what we love to see - "regular" folks just run away screaming!