Last time I checked, "Drug user" was not a protected class.  

I am particularly happy with both Freda Davis and Brittany Gamble who encouraged me and assured me that I could be successful as a real estate investor.

Some are more attractive than others for rental purposes, some encourage renters.  

Established companies leverage public databases to generate lists that blanket a whole state - because if you're going to keep an office full of people busy you have to send a crapton of mail (see above). 

Putting in the hours, generating leads, finding a mentor who I already have and trying to become a listing machine.

I am interested in trying to possibly start out with wholesaling and flipping to generate some cash, and then reinvest into some buy-and-hold properties down the road.I have no experience other than when I bought my own home, and at this point would be looking for any type of real world experience I can get my hands on. 

I'd encourage you to reach out to more experienced investors in your area!

I provided a study that included a guy who doubled the price of generators and went to jail after a hurricane.

I'd encourage you to reach out to more experienced investors in your area!

A popular way here in Santa Barbara to generate higher returns on residential income property is to rent to College students, think UCSB or Santa Barbara City College.