While I am in no way an expert and very much a newbie, if any first-timers need any help or simply needs some encouragement to continue on and find deals, PM me and I'm happy to help in any way I can (although that may not be much).

So, when you mail a notice to a tenant, I assume that you send it certified mail with return receipt requested?

I suggest you speak with qualified expert about your specific situation. 

Hey everyone, I'm trying to get in to real estate investing and I found a little something which caught my eye so I investigated it in depth and I'm wondering if I can receive expert analysis from the pros on here.

Gil Rivera CA Certified Appraiser #AR017586 CA Realtor-Owner #01213587 www.SellYourCasa.com

Other team members can be accessed here.Go to IREM.org search for ARM certified property managers.

I fix and flip houses, I am also a certified appraiser, and my wife is a real estate agent.Nathan

This way it positions you as an expert they contact to sell their home faster or avoid making more mistakes.

Redemption period in Tennessee is one year.You will not be able to get a title policy for 10 years unless you get the sale certified through a third party vendor.Watch out for "white elephants".

You might be trying to save some $$ by not using the agent, but in the long run you might end up saving $$ by using the expert who can bring a buyer to you.