[SOLICITATION REMOVED]As for advising a seller to stop making payments, we do not get involved with the suggesting of how to generate leads, handle the short sale process, find "C" buyers, etc. however I could only imagine that there must be some liability which could fall on your shoulders to suggest the home owner to stop paying.

I did it to look over his shoulder and make money.

It sounds like you've got a great head on your shoulders.

When someone tells me that it is a big deal that I will have to wait 90 days I just shrug my shoulders and say that it has never been an issue.

My current stage in the whole investment process is getting my life together and straightening up my finances I joined the military and made the common mistake of getting into bad debt what shifted my was the book rich dad poor dad and I have never been the same. all I'm really hoping is i can find like minded people who are successful to rub shoulders with and really see if I can help them in anyway and make a lifelong friend in the process.

I will also potentially be looking to pick up an RE license once I'm investing full-time so it is in my plans.It sounds like you've got a good head on your shoulders and a head start.

I have been trying to network with local investors and even investors online but always seem to get the cold shoulder.

I'm looking for somebody that wouldn't mind me looking over their shoulder and just watching and learning.I want to see the reality of what it takes to rehab a house in various levels of disrepair and learn the differences between rehabbing for a flip and rehabbing for a rental.Or, if you're just open to answer questions that would be great too

Since the developer is still in the HOA 1) the other owners will shoulder more of the HOA fees, since they are exempt of the capital renewal portion of the Fee calculations  2) usually they have the HOA structured that they have all the votes, so you will not have a say in how it runs.As for the higher rate... talk to your lender to see if that makes a difference.

I am really looking to learn, and 'rub shoulders' with others who have more experience than I do to change real estate investing from a dream into a reality.Currently, I do not own any real estate, but I am hoping to change that in the very near future!