You may need some money up front for Earnest money deposits but other than that not really (EMD can vary greatly depending on area and whether or not it is an REO)And the best way to find a club is to just do an internet search on rei clubs or RPOA clubs in your area.

Plus I definitely wanted complete control over my site to manage traffic and my own internet marketing.

This is definitely one of the best real estate forums on the internet.

A lot of these sellers don't go on the internet or even know about craigs list.A Question- do you guys supply window air conditioner units in your mobile home rentals?

But the major issue is probably the Internet connection itself.

Go to www.godaddy.com and play with domain names...mami&davebuyhouses.commamibuyshomes.comIf you can find a "cutesy" one that is easy to remember... register it, then use that same tag to get an email address from one of the free providers.When you have the domain and the e-mail address to receive, then get business cards.At that point you will have the contact info required for the card and you can get a website later.It's not about having a card, it's about establishing an identity long term.Go on the internet and download a business plan template...

Unless you can at least break even I wouldn't recommend holding on to the house as a rental.However without having more details about your financial situation, it's difficult to make good recommendations - although I understand not wanting to give out personal information on an internet forum

Don't disrespect anyone on the site.Really though, you will find this to be one of the most supportive and helpful groups on the internet!

Block by BlockIt appears that neighborhoods can't be broadly painted with one stroke.  

@Dawn Curry I would do the following: 1) find an asset based lender in your area, and 2) stop posting on the internet that you are evading paying your taxes!