This includes promises of kickbacks or helping a friend sell his house for a certain % or compensation.I would have to dig out the statute, but I believe it's a 3rd degree felony now in Florida.However, there are a plenty of options for you:1.

Any list you can pull for a few bucks has already been hammered by hordes of investors before you.Not saying this way can't work, but I recommend a different path...I prefer to focus on sellers who have a reason to sell but who require some effort and skill to identify.My favorites are #TiredLandlords, namely owners who have filed an eviction lawsuit against their non-paying tenants.Many of these folks are through being in the rental business and are open to hearing about a way out.Even better, #TiredLandlords are ideal candidates for seller financing, since they don't need the sale proceeds to buy another house, PLUS they are already conditioned to receiving monthly payments over a period of time.

Let's say you have a house and a car. 

I’m debating if this is worth it in the long run because If I do then I get them paid off earlier but at the same time I could be using that extra money to expand my portfolio and buy more houses .

Where do you suggest starting at to find an Off Market investment?

Under the newer (and county-optional) tax lien auction procedure, investors bid down the interest rate they are willing to accept if there is a redemption. Bidding starts at 12% per year. Currently an investor must ow...

I am looking to begin my family’s real estate investing journey in the next 1-2 years as we save up for the purchase.

You have come to the right place to begin your investing journey.

Are the STR's there a good investment?

Investment Info:Large multi-family (5+ units) commercial investment investment.