I’ll keep diligently searching until something comes along that we believe makes sense.My mom and I started a business in California after we were told “don’t bother it’s an over saturated market“ and “it’s too difficult“.

I moved from Portland OR to Columbus OH myself to start with real estate investing.

Every court starts with a rebuttable presumption that everything is a security unless it's not. 

What have you completely changed your mind on since you've started investing?

Hi David,Like the others have said, I'm seeing DSCR rates start in the low 7's and go up depending on the lender's specific loan level pricing adjusters.

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

Attorney retainer fee will probably start at $10k.Would it be worth it?

I think it will be important to buy in areas that are just starting to sprawl.

With a 30-year amort and 10-year IO options - as well as ability to get rate down quite a bit if you have long-term horizon (5+ years so don't mind prepay) - the rates/terms and monthly payment will likely be very attractive.Others too have done the DSCR Portfolio Loan (Blanket Loan) refinance option too (refinanced the 10 properties that are under conventional into one blanket DSCR Loan and start the process back from 0 on conventional), however, given current rates, don't see it a lot currently since the refinance would typically mean racheting up interest on those

Damon is just starting something now and I would suggest following his Facebook page "Tax Liens & Deeds and Beyond".