I still respond to stuff if they stick around for a while and at least show they care a little, however, I have halted a lot of the phone calls.

I have reason to suspect the trustee also has a title with her own LLC, a Land trust, or some other form of separate ownership documents for her self on this property, and hasn't told me or my sister, who knows nothing about real estate, and doesn't care.

If anything is out of date or not showcased well through professional photos, the property is passed over for another one that stands out better.

Guess not  Well, you’ll probably be more likely to have your identity stolen working with an agent that is less careful. 

I don't know who that is, so I might be wrong but be careful with those kinds of programs.

I disagree with this.. its explicitly written to keep those that are not licensed from selling property under the guise of selling a contract.. but we will see there will be litigation and fines etc and case law will be laid down.. but it wont stop it.. too many folks could care less about these laws and will just do it until they are shut down etc.

Any tax professional on this very forum can help you, and there's more than 20 of us.Browse this forum, see who answers questions and how, and select people you would like to work with.

It's usually very market driven though.In the market where supply outpaces the demand, be extremely careful to large player as the risk is super high.

OK, I would urge you to be very, very careful here...Certain operating expenses are paid monthly from lender escrow, so it's easy to assume that any costs not paid this way are somehow "optional."

My aim is to not only profit financially but to gain in the process some intangible assets, such as project management skills, getting to know reliable professionals (i.e. realtors, contractors, designers, etc.) for the long-term, getting acquainted with the local market's promises and pitfalls, and basically adding some entrepreneurial muscle going into my next project.My strategy is to go small: find a second-hand apartment in a good location (I don't have enough funds for a GREAT location...); no more than 60-70 m2 (that's about 650-750 f2) to, among other things, lower renovation costs; 1-2 bedrooms, street facing and with a lift (if said apartment is above the second floor); with good bones, i.e., needs only partial renovation.