I haven't heard about such lending practice before (admittedly my knowledge on this subject is limited).

Our customer base would be of better quality if we did.Our business would benefit if the industry actually established consistent operation practices and we got rid of all the mom and pop hobby landlords.

If one were to pursue a real estate license, but does not necessarily want to practice, how susceptible are most brokers to holding a license for someone like this?

hello everyone i am a 20 year old full time college student trying to succeed like many others.really interested on investing real state i know there are many ways and have been reading and researching about it. have gotten to the point where i want to put it to practice. the problem i have that is making me hesitate is how do i do this considering i have no money and no credit. what could be the easiest way or safest way for me to start?

I started on BP 6 months ago and have listened to at least 30 audiobooks on REI and 1/2 the podcast here on BP. 3 months ago our short term plan was to buy another house to live in (that's more practical to raise our 5 & 2 year old boy's in) and rent out our other house.

Apparently, the theoretical models showed that passive house standards would cost just a little more than normal building costs to get much better energy efficiency, BUT when it was actually put into practice it turns out that the passive house building codes cost LESS than the previous standards to build and are more energy efficient.  

Secondly, from a practical standpoint, title companies disdain quitclaims and will frequently require that a proper deed be obtained instead.

One tip that I haven't put into practice but perhaps you'll find useful as you're starting out: hit up the local library for books.

If anything we can call this practice : )Property is a side by side all brick duplex, newer windows and roof.  2bed1bath 800 sq ft separate basements and all utilities are in the tenant's name.  

Generally speaking, in IL, there are no investor friendly title companies as IL is an attorney state, meaning title companies will not prepare documents or provide advice as those activities constitute the practice of law.