They have the ability to do the search for you as well and it's usually cheaper than doing it yourself.

You might bump into some money guys there, know they aren't "private lenders" they are hard money lenders fishing in the waters.You'll also find leaches there, (not a derogatory term) it's very acceptable practice in RE for an experienced person to team up with inexperienced players to get a deal done, these experienced types just leach onto newbies and work deals, there are some who do nothing but leach deals providing themselves with more opportunities with less effort.

With the information age at its finest, it more practical to gather the same information for free.

In preparation, I will be practicing my underwriting skills on a closed multi deal in my target area every day.

Would you suggest wholesaling just to practice doing deals and to get to know people?

I am like you and surprised at the level of delinquencies and poor credit score ratings that I am finding out about.As for your town, WOW, you mention 75% of the residents in your town don't qualify for loans and remain renters without the ability to purchase a home.I am not having to deal with that here, but was curious about what a 510 number meant.  

It seemed to have the ability to generate good data, and create a mailing list. 

Contingent on inspection.Cash/Ability to secure financing.

I hope someone reads this message and reaches out to me, practices patience and give me the guidance I'll need to be great in this business.

The HOA property manager licensing bill was supposed to address the disclosure of the fee but not ending or limiting the amount or ability to challenge the fee: basically allowing things to continue as is.