If the NOD paperwork doesn't have the attorney information, how do you know the property is still in foreclosure and when the auction is going to be held? 

You would get the rest of your assignment fee at closing.4. take assign contract and deposit to title company so new buyer and your fee will be on HUD1.5. wait for closing to get your money.That is how I do it.Hope this has given you some clarity.I know this post is years old...but when you get the $1000 deposit from the buyer, do you have them give you a check or something personally or do you meet at the title company and have that $1000 deposit held with the title company?

That got me thinking though... there's got to be people out there lending on deals even if they don't have a big portfolio(s)....

That included rehab pros in the US and people who normally love rehabbing.Personally, I'd never rent anything long term.

I love hearing people’s backstory on how or why they want to get into investing.

True People Search and similar websites are decent.

What a lot of people suggest doing is going for the highest value spending the least amount of money possible.

Looking for suggestions from people who have done this kind of stuff before

Some people have talked about a webinar. 

As an investor myself, I am always happy to meet and talk to people who share my interests or to discuss real estate in general.