There are also smaller scale meetups available on meetup.comHere are some great books that I have read and have provided some great insight not only in Real Estate, but also in life.Ultimate Beginner’s Guide – Here on BiggerPockers under “Education” then “Guide”Millionaire Real Estate Investor- Gary KellerRich Dad Poor Dad- Robert KiyosakiReal Estate Advantages– Sharon Lechter and Garrett SuttonThe ABCs of Real Estate Investing– Ken McElroyThink and Grow Rich– Napoleon HillThe Seven Habits of Highly Effective People– Stephen CoveyHow to Win Friends and Influence People– Dale CarnegieE-Myth- Michael E.

Excess amounts paid are considered a down payment and that can always be refunded in any court.Ohio recognizes the uniform commercial code, as do all states, there is nothing unique about Ohio with respect to types of contracts and now, this year, the IRS makes the determination of an installment sale or purchase contract at which point other agencies can then follow suit with applicable laws to the type of contract you may have.Using the words "Option", "Optionee" and "Optionor" are not sufficient to define your intent to sell, that comes from the amount of money paid, the term of the agreement, the price agreed, and the likely intent of the buyer to execute the agreement.

At the least we can trade stories. 

@Bob E. 

I appreciate that @Bob E., Thank you for the information.  

I am now getting one to two of these a day.. since I am on no other social media except BPI know this is coming from these folks trolling BP I am going to remove my e mail"Hello,I currently have investors who are looking to invest into ventures that can give a minimum of 4.5% ROI for a period of 5-10 years with 18 months grace period and No Early repayment penalties.

A full package will consist of borrower's financials and proof of funds from the buyer with a fully executed purchase and sale agreement.

I follow stocks pretty closely (we are on an investing site..) and AppFolio is a publicly traded company as of last year.

I'm a newbie from Chicago looking to start out in real estate investing.I'm a lawyer by trade, but I think it would be wise to branch out into real estate investing to diversify my retirement portfolio and to have a bit of extra income each month.

The same day they moved out, my property manager e-mailed me pictures of the now-vacant property, and said the bid for any "Make-Ready" items (paint, cleaning, yard, etc), would be coming soon.