my name is Emeka and I'm new to real estate. 

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Yes, he can be sued by the seller; anyone can sue for almost any real or imagined cause.  

@Toby FellowsYou are correct, you need to ‘hang’ your license under a broker in order to practice real estate, and most brokerages require you to become a member of the National Association of Realtors as well.While you are preparing and taking your courses, contact several brokers and interview them to find out who might be a good fit.

I'm almost positive I've seen Memphis real estate agents post on the forums.

Quote from @Katie Accashian: I am looking to take money from my retirement that I accumulated from my previous employer and move it into a self directed IRA to buy a real estate investment.

The most successful people that I have heard on podcasts and met in real estate know that it is all about getting a single here and there and then going to get a homerun while doing those singles.

Make sure you do your due diligence or work with a licensed broker. 

Welcome to the real estate investment game!

Hi Everyone, If I only have tenant's birthday, driver license number, and phone number, can I still have a collection agency to help me to collect the delinquent rent?