We all invest in real estate in order to make money, and keep in mind that someone who can only afford to live in a mobile home and seller-finance to buy the land is probably tight on funds. 

Quote from @Lymarie Cervoni: Looking on using Direct-Mail Marketing for Off-market properties, any recommendations on which real estate investor list to buy to target the Tampa Bay area? 

While I am an attorney and lean on those skills I would be more inclined to consider my career that of a real estate developer at this point.

You can find an array of them that specialize in real estate here.

My goal is to avoid doble taxation, ability to write-off expenses, asset protection and avoiding probate.If anyone can help me with this or refer to an accountant who has experience with cross border real estate transaction, I'll be greatly obliged. 

Real estate helped me reach my simple goal: create cash flow for today and secure a comfortable retirement for later.

I have been investing in the stock market for 5 years and I am now transitioning over to real estate after doing my research on real estate for the past two years. 

@James TobinJames, congratulations on deciding to take the first step into real estate investing!

Hang out with others that are doing what you want to do and invest your $25-$50,000 in real estate vs education. 

@Allan Guerra, at least in Ohio, you cannot receive a commission based on the purchase price of a property without being a licensed real estate agent.