If you need to sell the condo, decide that quickly so you can hopefully sell it for retail and not be forced into selling it for a fire sale price because you waited until the last minute when you need cash asap.  

So his specialty is property title, mineral lights, and multi-plot tie up, and my specialty is tax law and business analysis.A lot of my deal focus to start will be older mixed using buildings in commercial areas, namely small ground floor retail locations with 2-12 apartment units above.Scott

Great first step to learning and investing.I highly recommend BP's Ultimate Beginner's Guide, it helps to form a general foundation in the industry.

For the most part, I think real estate investors around here will look for certain things:Jobs in the areaPopulation growthSchool districtsLandlord friendly government(s)Other investment and retail buyers entering a marketThere are also 'gut feelings' people have when they're raised in an area or have a lot experience with this.

If you have a friend in the industry, you might try asking a licensed agent how to fill out the form to accommodate your circumstances.  

It has to do with the technology of both units, seer, and regulations that have changed in the heating and cooling industry.

I'm also employed full time as a marketing executive in the medical device industry; real estate is a passion and pursuit but isn't my j-o-b.Near my investment properties is a 37-unit  with paved off-street parking lot, combined with a few rental houses that are adjacent to it.

While we all prefer to use people we know and trust, it really makes no difference...the title co. does their work as per industry standards...unless of course you're trying to do some funky double close/assignment you're trying to keep from the seller. 

If that means only going after rentals to start out and learn the industry, then she is willing.I am pretty knowledgeable when it comes to investing, but I am not an agent, nor do I hold my license, so I cannot give her great advice. 

After working as a sales rep in several industries over the last 30 years, I was let go from my last position due to a company buy out in 2013.