As with anything internet based and the way RE has gotten out into the general population when you have a method that people think can make them a lot of money with no real training or licensing.

I'm not from CA, so I can't say I know that area at all; maybe someone else has more insight to ongoings there.Since you're already asking so, kudos.

Went to a rich dad poor dad seminar and that was free, next thing you know I'm dropping 30k on training courses and three years later only one deal done that was unintentionally on my AZ residence.

You want to look for members that have the RMP (Residential Management Professional) or MPM (Master Property Manager) designations because those have the most experience, training, and qualifications.

Some of the big box brokerages require new agents to train in person and do floor time (it sucks), etc, etc., but it's not worth it because you pay for their offices in your split and fees.

Also, for me the fact that it is on the bus line and not the train like say Newark or even East Orange makes it one of the least desirable areas to go from a really bad area to a decent area vs. places like those I mentioned. 

Im planning on going to a sheriff foreclosure auction in OKC on my next days off to network with other investors in the area.

I have enough problems with this house already that I think it will serve as good training/experience.

Do you want training? 

I have a FT job, I don't plan on going FT in REI or being a huge producer starting out, so I'd imagine that would be the better optionThanks everyone for all the advice and insight.