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Also, if you're actively licensed and practicing in any way, shape, or form, you're acting as a real estate agent.I had no idea of this rule and makes me want to go back and re-read the TREC Rules line by line again.

Originally posted by @Brian Gibbons:That's why we use Land Trusts and transfer the beneficial interest.Yeah, the ones I have seen called were ones where an active effort to try to hide the transfer took place.A change in Trustee is a very good indication the beneficial interest in a trust has changed.Lenders aren't stupid.

Agents will list the property very low for activity ensuring they can submit the offer to the lender postponing the foreclosure.

In his town that full $32K of savings is probably more like a 10% down payment and closing costs on a duplex with 2BR units that he gets a pretty good deal on.For example the CHEAPEST active MLS for a 2unit there right now is $399K.

The building activity in Bethesda alone is staggering.

Follow the rehabbing threads closely, listen to the podcasts, engage in the community, and grow your network.Before you know it you'll be ready for your first deal!

Not sure if we have any active BPers from Morristown, but hoping anyone from Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Clarksville, or other TN towns can offer reference.

It would be great to see you be an active member of the BP community.

It would be great to see you be an active member of the BP community.