I'm an REO and Short Sale agent, so i do have access to properties before they get on the market.

I have some great referrals to some companies that could help you out with your investment career in Atlanta, as well as access to great rental deals.

There are definitely fees but the amounts may be different in your area.I am not sure if you can get access to the MLS if you don't join an association.

If you find a source of private money, you won't be locked into NASB or First Western Federal and their restrictions on non-recourse loans.

I listened to their AM radio show for a long time and paid for the MLS access when I needed it.

I'm seriously considering getting my own license just for direct MLS access and ability to check out properties without needing to rely on an other agent's schedule.

If I am in an area without my mls access as @Eric M. suggested, use zillow or realtor.com, sold houses only.

Given this market and access to $250K via line of credit, I'd like to hear from the crowd what strategy they would pursue.

If the buyer can not adequate believe/access the financials until due diligence phase, how much typically and what sort of costs should he expect to pay (monetary) in order to get to that phase?

In every Syndicated deal I have been involved in, the lender requires the equity partners to be vetted, and be a signer on the loan, if their overall ownership is above 20-25%.

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