I think if I were just getting started in REI I'd find a state where one doesn't need an attorney for evictions.Here in NC just about anyone can 'represent' the landlord at small claims court.

You can also get in touch with a Title Representative and they can find that info for you.

If I go through the lender's listing agent, would that agent not be in a dual relationship, representing both myself and the lender in this foreclosure process?

If you are interested please feel free to contact me.ThanksOriginally posted by "jbellomo":I am with a company in California that represents investors who are looking for bulk REO's that they can buy for cash, no financing needed.

To owner, a vacant property is $1000, to the mgr it only represents 6-10% (60-100bucks).

The sellers have a tendency to show nice photos if scenery that is 30--60 miles, or even more, away and represent it as local.Also, prices for those on line "bargains" are usually considerably higher than you would pay if you went and bought from a local realtor.I have no idea whether the piece of land you are considering is a good one, or a good price.... and neither do you.

You can still get a lot of benefit from using an agent as long as everyone understands up front what your situation is and what you are looking for.A second option (less likely to work well) is to tell the listing agent on the home that you want to make an offer and represent yourself IF they will drop the full commissions down and the seller credits those savings to your closing costs.

The conference had representatives from all over the Midwest set up each in a booth and Southern CA investors went from booth to booth talking with the different reps about their areas.With that kind of proactive event going on, I would say that investing in CA for appreciation would not be the best bet right now.

I was representing a buyer who needed 10% Sub-ordinate financing from the seller.

We are looking for a loan of appoximately $14 - 16M which represents a 65% LTC.