The unknowing investor will be at a disadvantage and could miss out on deals becuase they couldn't make a timely decision.I'm not endorsing a specific text book, but any written as a business text will put you years ahead of those who do nothing but chase guru books, I guarantee it!

@Mindy JensenIn some jurisdictions you can put the lein waiver on the check.. you put an endorsement on the back of the check basically stating if you cash this sucker you have no lien rights.

How do these investors handle the senior liens if the second is non performing the first usually is these people usually pay the second and not the first because its a smaller payment and no one said the US borrower is that versed in RE and credit.Back in the day in California we sold notes all the time with an endorsement on the back "with recourse" this meant if it went bad we had to cash them out. and take over the position..Just seems like warranting a second that is NPN is just highly risky from your perspective..

I'm not necessarily recommending or endorsing him, but he may have what you're looking for.

They often pass the business around as office politics, but they will always be seen as good RE attorneys.Next, call title companies, the title insurance may be an attorney, if not, they have one and he or she won't be right out of law school.Ask Real Estate Brokers or Broker Managers, ask for three names, they may not want to disclose who they use or give references or endorsements (actually, that goes for everyone you ask).Need a bulldog?

After talking to my insurance provider they will still cover my house but not "endorse" the animal.

I just like the book (I am not being paid to endorse it) and I am pleasantly surprised how informative it is without the hype you get from the gurus.Bottomline - get yourself educated before investing.

This is in Texas by the way.Thanks$1500 - Origination fee$275 - Doc prep fee$425 - Appraisal Fee$375 - Closing/Escrow fee$100 - Lenders title insurance$200 - Title Endorsements$1207 - Owners title insurance$400 - Survey$120 - mortgage recording change

Many times you have to endorse this extra coverage on your policy. 

Also, the event can't be called a BiggerPockets or BP meetup, as that implies we sponsor or endorse it.