I realize that I will get much more info if I pay for the monthly subscription.

I want to know if there are any groups around the san fernando valley or LA area that are heavily commercial based or atleast free to attend and get to know the members before i have fork over year subscriptions.

The main rss workshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/forums.rssBut, this rss won't work for me:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/88-real-estate-deal-analysis-and-advice/posts.rssWhen I try to add the second rss feed it creates a subscription to all forum posts instead of just the posts in the "real estate deal analysis and advice" section.

I have subscription that has been valuable.

We are using Docusign for our subscription agreements and it works really well.

Not being snippy just seeing what you are trying to accomplish.Realty Trac and all those sites are outdated junk.They sell subscription after usually 30 free days for highly outdated data.With pre-foreclosures you have to remember not everyone wants to sell and also might file Bankruptcy or do a workout with the bank.On REO's depending on your state foreclosure laws a bank may be in the process of foreclosing but because of redemption rights,legal proceedings,or title issues they have to delay listing the property for sale.Very rarely will a bank not list a property with a broker especially on the residential side.An asset manager for a bank handling hundreds of files doesn't want to talk to you,won't talk to you,and waste time teaching a rookie with questions.I am just giving it to you straight.If you want to be successful you have to know how the system works.The MLS is the place to get the most up to date data period.As soon as I get a listing assignment from the bank the listing agreement has within 24hrs you have to put it in the MLS and send in proof to the AM.Many times we don't even get the AM's e-mail.It's uploading contract on a portal and by phone.If they don't know what file you are connected to or who you are they will just delete.This is why many never answer the phone and screen their calls.Then they call back the important ones.Some listing reo brokers will have buyers list they notify of an upcoming listing hitting the market.Sometimes if you offer and the price is good enough the AM will accept and close out the file.Other times the AM will want the property exposed to the market for 7 to 10 days to see what kinds of offers the property attracts.Now that is usually how national banks operate.Sometimes local and regional banks you can buy direct before they list with someone.Also the rules are different if you buy in bulk or buy the note at a discount from a bank.It really depends on what you are doing in how to proceed.

He would be, in effect, getting paid for disseminating classified info to our enemies.Again, common sense can go a long way...Foreign nationals in non-allied countries can go online and PAY for a subscription to the NY Times Online.

I used to live in Tarrant County...if you go to the auction there are some good companies that hang out there and sell subscriptions.

When you are qualifying accredited investors and advising them about how to fill out their subscription agreements do you use a standard procedure for letting them know how to value their goodwill?

I don't mind paying a subscription if they are really offering wholesale prices.