I was worried it was a scam and did as much research as I could.

Also, I am skeptical that the whole thing is some kind of scam, although his credentials seem to check out.

Yep, those ‘official’ notices are a scam—legal, but still an absolute scam.

I have learned a lot over a short period and I am thrilled to have a place where I can network with others, learn, contribute and not feel like I am being scammed viewed as a potential buyer of some kind of product or service.As my post says, I am now officially a real estate investor after purchasing my first 2 properties in the Cleveland area. 

You should do the research yourself and be 98% sure that if the tenant left today you could re-rent it at or above what they were paying for rent.This smells of a turn key scam, be very careful.

They have very clean homes, good prices and only a 5% premium, just not sure if they are legit or scam. genesisauctions dot com.Not sure if I can put site address in forum, not promoting them, just need to know if they can be trusted.Thanks.

I would not be surprise if the government start going after folks for not following regulations a way to collect more money.There was an interesting case Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller files suit in tax-sale scam.

My point is someone reaching out doesn't mean there are trying to scam necessarily. 

I do devote most of my time to learning about medicine, but that will only get me so far with my personal goals. 

I have enriched myself with a multitude of material related to my future success, and I'm ready to devote my time into becoming a major player in the Carolinas.