@Eric EspinosaWelcome to the vibrant BP community, where you will find like minded individuals committed to REI and also helping others succeed.Your time on this social media site will be well spent.You have taken the 1st step by announcing your readiness and commitment to embark on a REI career.I didn't see any mention of your particular REI area of interest, but, whether you pursue, wholesale, rehab & fIip or buy and hold it's up to you to decide.I added three links below from the most popular niches for you to pick one, focus on it and expand to the others if needed later.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)Also, in reading your introduction my take is that you should stop thinking of the past in terms of could have, would have and should have.

So, I always recommend (for everyone) to offer a Home Seller's Guide as your lead generation magnet to get potential home seller's to raise their hands.

If you haven't yet, be sure to check out the The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing and The BiggerPockets Podcast.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/03/1...http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/05/18/how-to-flip-houses-3/ (5 steps to flipping)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2010/4/28/the-8-rules-for-flipping-in-2010/ (The 8 rules for flipping - J.

I can also suggest reading the BP "Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing" and the podcasts that the BP guys have been doing for about three years.  

You might like to read The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Real Estate Investing?

Since your interest lies in buy and hold as well as flips, I added the below links for your review.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/01/04/how-to-rent-your-house/ (house rental guide)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/05/18/how-to-flip-houses-3/ (5 steps to flipping)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2010/4/28/the-8-rules-for-flipping-in-2010/ (The 8 rules for flipping - J.

What I struggle to find is a mentor who will be willing to guide me on this journey of RE... that is until yesterday.     

I've never used a hotline number, but I have used a free report (re:  Home Seller's Guide) to attract leads in the areas we farmed.The reason they do work is because people don't feel threated to call. 

The Ultimate Beginner's Guide is now a course that you can now watch.