For what it's worth here are my observations.........1- 80% of the information on investing in real estate being sold ranges from totally worthless to incorrect and or possibly illegal2- another 10% might work under some circumstances but either the recipient of the information needs a much more educated and experienced background than he is led to believe or the circumstances regarding the success of the method being sold are limited to a certain geographical area or a certain type of market3- the 10% of information that has value requires work, dedication, persistence, education to be used successfully.4- Certain types of individuals can self study utilizing free information available online and learn as much or more as any program or course will teach them5- most gurus are not currently successful using the methods they teach; they may have once been successful in a particular type of market or in a particular location, but they are not currently utilizing the method they teach successfully.

I have found 3 pre forclosures owners online and have sent messages, but wasn't sure if folks had more luck calling, sending letters or new media, which someone like me, is very comfortable.

She also mentioned that when they do come on-line, she gets 2-15 offers the next day.

I would be happy paying 3-5% fee as long as the advisor was reputable and successful in the past.

I only manage a small amount of properties but I've been experimenting with online payments for some of my tenants to streamline the monthly payment process.

Unfortunately, sometimes the reputation that HML's have is justified.

I was told by my agent that since it was "Online Only" that it had probably already been to the convention center and this was probably the final auction.

Actually it was the title company that told me it would take 2 weeks.The seller is reputable so that's why I trusted him and considered skipping in the first place.I will deliberate and skip or I suppose I'll look for another title co.Thanks for the quick and detailed response!

On a one-off basis, a rental property qualifies at about $100k, will see about $5k in federal tax savings, and the fee will be $1500.Bryan Hancock, you obviously haven't dealt with a reputable firm, or 300% ROIs simply don't whet your appetite...either way, your pencils need sharpening.

If you want to develop a good reputation, then don't do it.