Good article a couple weeks ago on the main blog:http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/12/08/cheap-properties-and-war-zones/?

Read a lot more, BP members have talked about these issues in great detail on the forum, blog, and in articles.

I have already learned alot through articles and podcasts and I can't wait to learn more.I am still a bit hesitant to start my real estate venture, because of uncertainties regarding my job.

Agents, investors, or borrowers trying to modify probably knows what I'm talking about when dealing with Ocwen was a horrible experience.Ocwen to Pay $2B for Servicing Violationshttp://www.dsnews.com/articles/ocwen-to-pay-2b-for-servicing-violations-2013-12-20YAY!

Don't miss The BiggerPockets Podcast - they are great for learning how others are finding success.Also - here's a couple articles you might enjoy:The 21 Best Real Estate Investing Books Ever How to Rent Your House: The Definitive Step by Step GuideOh - and be sure to set up some Keyword Alerts- especially for "Minerva" so you'll be notified when people mention it here in the forums.Thanks again for introducing yourself!

Only because they didn't physically go onto ur rented property, especially if the area that the pics were taken from is the owners property.

The article shows who they are and how they operate locally.

James, here is a great article posted by Josh.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2010/06/30/introduction-to-real-estate-analysis-investing/If you have about 20 or so minutes, it is an easy read and covers more depth than either the 50% or 2% rule can.

They are both great at learning the fundamentals.Also - here's a couple articles you might enjoy:The 21 Best Real Estate Investing Books Ever How to Rent Your House: The Definitive Step by Step GuideOh - and don't forget to set up your Keyword Alerts!

I joined BP to gain some knowledge & understanding from the articles & all the experts already in the industry.