Start with areas you know, within driving distance, near to friends and family where you can "cut your teeth" on relatively simple transactions. 

Watermark is not where you want to cut your teeth, IMO.I also work mostly with 2nds, so while I do know a good deal about 1st liens, they are not my specialty.Josh

I'm in the Pittsburgh area, My goals are to build a true real estate company with a strong foundation in Multi Unit property but looking to cut my teeth and learn the ropes with Single family. 

Lending attorneys can be  as rare as hens teeth.

That's what has teeth.

Your attorney is right getting a quit claim would be your best bet but getting Fannie to sign that will be like pulling teeth.

After having a hart attack and losing my tree removal company, my equipment and my house I can say I've been lost and looking for a new career I can sink my teeth into.

Hi, I am a veteran that just moved back to Chicago.I was wondering if anyone is in the area that can coach me through investing.Im looking to seek my teeth into this and be a sponge to your knowledge.Thanks,Ray

What a way to cut our teeth in Real Estate!

Arrive early and when you spot him, corner him and let him know he can either keep your $3k or keep all his teeth, his choice!!!