As a result of your postings here and emails to the SPAMMER's host, if you take a look, you'll see that the host has suspended the account and the website is no longer active!

Especially with the 3rd party attorney offices because when there's big fees and commissions attornies will be the first to get involved plus I'm pretty sure that a portfolios buyer(s) will have their attorney on retention to help them with their business activities.

doing it by yourself is always much less optimized than being part of an Arm Chair partnership, whereas all elements of real estate are professionally managed for you as oppose to you doing it yourself. but what if you get the prefessional services and you making more?

It is not uncommon for PM companies to utilize "interns" and this is a great way to learn about operations, applicable laws, marketing, and, if there are active investment property sales agents in the organization, you can learn the mechanics of the Deals as well.

I am attempting to be an active part of society, and would like to invest in real estate.

If it is an area where there has been a lot of activity you can see how closely the bids are coming to the list price.

I never had any trepidation about being anywhere in the country, but there are absolutely bad elements around.

REI is a long term activity.

The point being to actively network with other investors in your area.

With a franchise, most of the elements are provided to get you up and running immediately, then you add on your part.