They are hard to come by here in SoCal because there is a lot of competition, but every once in a while when I'm driving for dollars I discover a gem.

As we went along we discovered hardwood floors in the entire house, covered by carpet.

That's awesome you discovered BiggerPockets from the Podcast!

For us the wait panned-out and values continued to rise,  as investors it boils down to the numbers.  

If a landlord has a problem tenant that deals drugs or creates a disturbance continually.

The numbers from peoplefinders are usually out of date where I am, but it gives you useful lists of possible relations to continue the hunt.

It seems you already have taken an excellent step in acquiring income property all you have to do is continue to replicate your efforts.

Continue to go.

Then they continue to build on it and their kids and so on.

Unfortunately, I have a tendency to suffer from analysis paralysis and would continue to study the subject forever but never do anything.So to get the ball rolling I am interesting in networking with people in the greater Denver, CO area who are agents or lenders and possibly mentors as well.