in California notaries also have to take your thumb print for their notary journal.

.: BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free) and The Book On Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner or The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing by Spencer Strauss (although it's no longer in print, you can find used copies).

Why do you think purchase contracts are so long and have such small print?

I would get the list of owners from a local title rep you use, then take that to the local printing shop (all-in-one).

Most of us don't have the ability to print US Legal Tender (our own money); so, the judicious use of credit remains our best option.Be sure to make the distinction between the consumer mindset which is typically a scarcity mindset: "I don't have enough", or "I can't afford it", "How much will it cost?"

It's all under the same banner and controlled by one company.They have the ability to negotiate with the City of Cle Elum, WA, as they are probably its biggest employer.

I was looking at brokerdirectmls.com because they only charge $149 for 10 pictures plus the listing, then I noticed in the small print that they also charge a small % of commission on the sale.

His company has a 5-star rating, and upon reading the fine print I discovered he has a non-disparagement clause in his contract.

Watch out for fine print that requires an additional fee at closing - this is a huge red flag and how most flat fee companies make money.

Why do you think purchase contracts are so long and have such small print?