They usually give a 3-4 weeks notice before their "how to" seminars, this time around 7 days (already past), etc.Anyway, for those interested:DC Tax Sale SiteAnyone interested in a meet-up/planning session?

You can also use the "explore" by topic; economy and finance, real estate, mobil, marketing and the topics go on and on.You should also look at the featured presentations on the popular page, which is also the home page.

Within that same idea is going to be the features of the security instrument and note.  

Here are a few articles I think you may find beneficial if you would like to learn a little more:http://m.metrotimes.com/news/news-features/detroit-s-real-estate-market-sees-rebound-1.1580633http://www.forbes.com/sites/realtorcom/2012/06/14/detroit-real-estate-comeback-kid/http://www.mlive.com/business/detroit/index.ssf/2013/11/developing_detroit_metro_detro.html

Zalman's book is great and packed with pertinant info from start to finish, without putting in a plug for a seminar at the end of each chapter

Go to REI groups/clubs/seminars in your area.3.

The investors featured in this book generally started out small and grew huge.

Finally, the reason that the OP has seen different numbers from the gurus (1% of rents, etc) is that the gurus are interested in selling you their expensive seminars, courses, coaching, and mentoring.

This sounds like something out of a note buying seminar.

But the condos were built for resale initially, so the entry level line did look cheap, lots of black plastic still visible, most basic features, tiny fridge which looked lost in the large 33" opening, and a dishwasher that kept you up at night with the noise.