Rather than pay for a course I suggest identifying a wholesaler in your area that is advertising off-market homes for sale regularly (at least 5+ per month, more is better).

Expect to spend about $3K minimum before even cashing a check (Dues, fees, signage, advertising).

I would venture that most who try REI never get as far as you two'The problem may be that right now instead of having the worst house in a great neighborhood you have one of the better houses in a poor (or better stated small) neighborhood.Is your agent advertising outside of your local area? 

What is the best way to advertise a rental in Southern California?

I started a direct mail marketing campaign here in California the first week of this year looking for open lots to build spec homes in a community I'm familiar with and built in before.  

Does anyone have suggestions on a) choosing a market to wholesale inb) sources to use in determining a good marketc) a good source of leads for a yellow letter campaign

I transact business in 12 states so I frankly get inundated since we pay cash for everything and have no debt... and to be fair I have some experience at this so I fully understand the direct mail campaign and who and what its used for. 

. - I cannot speak for their workmanship, but these guys have advertised up near Idaho Springs for several years:Jeremiah Johnson Log Homes, LLC1501 Co Rd 308, Dumont, CO 80436

I don't like to advertise what type of insurance I have to tenants, and I wouldn't want to imply that they would get any benefit from my insurance.Sorry this happened to you.

So, as part of the due diligence, I called the nationally advertised foundation repair company that had the warranty on the property.