So many questions!

[Josh Justiniano]

So, I'm sure at one point or another you have been in my shoes. Clueless and motivated, but not wanting to just spin your wheels. My questions are:

1 )Is wholesaling/assignment of contract a good place to start?
2) What are the steps needed to take for assingment of contract?
3) What are some good programs (besides MLS) for locating properties, analysis, creating reports, and tracking neighborhoods? Just a very comprehensive program to help with a real estate investor's endeavors?
4) Any paid mentors that you have heard very good things about around the Ventura/L.A. area that would hand-hold me through a few deals? Or any programs for that matter?

Thanks,
-Josh J.