However if a 3rd car is in the drive its a game of shuffle. 

Hi All,I'm new to the real estate game and investing.

When I see POF's from certain sources, some off the internet and some local(a couple I know are just BS as part of a wholesale mentor/partner program) straight to the trash they go.  

Before the internet I could look at satellite photos and tell you where the rain and waves were going to hit.

Could not find one so far.What i have read over the internet news and notes that it is the first thing to do before start searching and buying properties in any states.Any help (names, phone nos or email) is greatly appreciated.

It is like a stock market game. if you are looking at it long term though, do you think rents would drop as well?

Noble too that you want to pave your own way financially apart from your family.Recognize that it's a get rich slow game (which I'm sure you know by now).

(I'm having problems tagging people because of a slow internet connection.)

I think you need some more reading before you try playing the game 

Ultimately I am an opportunistic investor who wants to be conservative on his first few deals as I have a young family and see success as more likely the longer I can stay in the game.