All we need is a basic info gathering script and setting an appointment. 

Take that and if your estimates are accurate, add 10 to 15% to that rehab cost. 

What it the most accurate or close to accurate place for a newbie to get the best ARV when I don't have access to the MLS? 

Think my biggest challenge to learn is going to be accurately estimating repairs.

@Dawn Anastasi Thank you for your reply and sharing your first action point.I enjoy gathering the book recommendations, too.It is nice to hear you'll be reading some of the books soon.On a long flight recently, I opted to listen to the Audible version of Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller, a book I had heard of but never read, based on a number of Famous Four suggestions.It helped pass the flight time quickly and offered some good perspective. 

Not everything we read / listen on the web is 100% accurate, but to some extent his pitch might help people understand what's happening on global scale to think through and adapt/adjust their investment strategy if necessary.Any thing that we could learn and apply as a RE Investor?

I just want to make sure that we are accurate in terms of making sure the Seller knows. 11/14/2014 06:05:35Buyer:full recorded will suffice 11/14/2014 06:06:27Buyer:seller, do you happen yo have a credit report ?

I gather that short sales are not straight forward but I'm trying to find a way to understand them before I ever venture into an offer.

I know that's not accurate.

I`ve read some of the post on this forum and others what I gather from it is wholesaling = find property put under contract sell to buyer for profit I know it not as simple as that but it`s the general idea.