Self-directed IRA accounts are popular for investing in real estate.

The podcasts are particularly popular and motivating.

@Gwyneth PriceThis is like a more targeted version of a Tontine: An investment strategy that was very popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

I know some auction platforms only allow the banks to participate (auction.com) and I think it sometimes artificially inflates the price because Joe Homeowner cannot sell his home on the most popular online auction platform but his bank can if he decides to walk away from his mortgage.  

"all conflict arises from unfulfilled expectations".

With cash on hand I'd have about 300K to invest when the opportunity arises.

CBS News; Money watch recently released an article about some of the more popular real estate TV stars turned Gurus and how their seminars are not what they are cracked up to be.Some of the Gurus mentioned in the article are:Scott Yancey from Flipping Vegas.Tarek and Christina El Moussa from Flip or Flop.Armando Montelongo from Flip this house.The author got a few quotes from myself and also gave a nice shout out to BiggerPockets.Check it out below.TV stars' house-flip seminars are a flop with some

Starting with BP's popular podcast on itunes, along with free online educational videos and courses, there are alot of tools that can help you learn about real estate.

Certainly things can arise such as title defects, POA paperwork, deed delays, etc. but the overwhelming majority of foreclosure closings that we hold do not result in delays due to the seller-side.

In DC our most popular type of property is a Rowhouse, and they are attached on both sides.