Since posting this, I've got a promotion and renegotiated my salary to 88k, something much more in-line with my degree. 

My belief is that a good (even decent) realtor will sell the house faster and for more than you would be able to do yourself.Now, if you are truly interested in not using a realtor, don't have much cash, and are looking for alternative ways to invest you could consider becoming a wholesaler (and as you build up your saving keeping some of the better deals for yourself). 

That tax liens are guaranteed is a flat out lie by people promoting tax liens.

Is this something I should do promote the relationship with the bank?  

I would post them on the thread, but it seems like all of my post keep getting flagged for promotion lately!

Certainly, folks who promote RE investing often do just that and stop at this point.

Hi All,I was just wondering if anyone else has been using blogs and/or niche article marketing to promote their website(s) and if so how has it worked for you so far?

At first I thought it would be a thinly veiled way of self promotion.

Articles are a great way to get your name known, and you can get some great contacts from it if you use it to promote your web site.

I been using word of mouth to promote my business.