To speed up the learning process of wholesaling , rehabbing , cash flow , save on marketing expenses, etcIt seems to me when a group is working in a team environment brings faster learning and actual real results. ( again just my personal feelings – but everyone leans differently )I hope one day they put together a team among themselvesWe’re talking maybe Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers , San Antonio spurs, Chicago Bulls or Milwaukee Bucks central division leaders back in 80’s caliber local team.

"THE CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU HAS PUBLISHED THE FINAL REGULATIONS ON THE DODD-FRANK LEGISLATION AND IT WILL AFFECT THE WAY REAL ESTATE INVESTORS WILL DO THEIR BUSINESS ONCE THEY KICK IN."

While my deal was involved and I did have some basic surveying knowledge anyone with a basic knowledge of describing lots could have had a surveyor do much of the brain damage for them.From the deal, I netted out an over 2,000+ sq ft "A" frame on a small local river that included a large barn, a few acres, pond, coral area and a regulation tennis court with 8' chain link enclosure, FREE to me when it was all said and done.

I wouldn't sell any real estate in this current environment.

Most lenders I have spoken with only require 20% down payment (unless regulations have changed recently).

Be sure to follow the SEC regulations related to the sale of securities, because that is likely what you will be doing.To all of the other people that read this thread, don't misconstrue that the above complicated structure is required for simple flip deals.

The note holder can change the Trustee, often changed at assignment but many don't change them until a pre-foreclosure phase.Your "law firm" really needs to be where the property is unless you want a chain of firms tapping into costs of collections, these are regulated and limited but you can be assured you'll be maxing out to the maximum allowed.BPOs:How are you vetting a real estate agent's ability to appraise and value the collateral?

You have to also understand your local laws; landlord tenant regulations will be based mostly on state specific laws, and then there will be some local municipality ordinances to deal with too.

What Randy said, and I would also call your state department of insurance or whatever agency regulates title companies, tell them the problem, and ask for assistance in getting your taxes paid.

This cycle is being impacted by so many influences (world economies, internet sales, warehousing, energy costs, consumer confidence, residential bubble, governmental regulations and taxes, etc., etc.): but, the bigger players have been acquiring portfolios and/or investing for the last two years.