I wish I knew about bigger pockets before I spent $$$$ on that guru program which also could have been my 20% on my first rental property!

@Zach TurnerWelcome to Bigger Pockets.

I am new to bigger pockets but have been listening to a ton of real estate podcasts.

We had three properties with a good amount of equity in them.

@Jeff KimWelcome to Bigger Pockets.

I constantly consume Bigger Pockets podcasts while driving between customers which can redeem several hours a day otherwise lost.

I  would like to switch attorneys, because I feel he isn't giving this much effort, but that is hard also because I don't know how deep he is into my pocket. 

So glad you've already plugged into the Bigger Pockets podcast - that was a huge source of education for me when I first started.You mentioned that you had solid mortgage brokers lined up, but if I could add from experience...I would recommend that you talk to multiple lenders (banks, mortgage brokers, credit unions, etc.)

I agree you definitely do not want to start with the Auctions.Regarding Direct Mail Google "Direct Mail for Real Estate Investors"  and search right here in Bigger Pockets for reviews on direct mail vendors. 

Go thru all the Forums here in Bigger Pockets and use whatever you like as your ideas and you will also find as many guest speakers as you like.