There are lots of ways to learn more and get involved in the local real estate investor community in NOVA.

I prefer going into partnerships with not that much money involved so a buy-out can be arranged without too much moving cash around.

After a tour in Fallujah with the Marines I needed a change of pace and moved to Austin to start a business which I was able to sell (there's an NDA involved, so I won't go into too much detail) for enough money to buy a house that was way too large for me.

once I assign my contract to the buyer, doesn't that release me from all the risk if me and the seller do our due diligence to find this buyer?

We are going through a mortgage company.No realator is involved.

Why bother with the added risk by accepting a tenant that is a concern before you even start.

If his business happens to run into trouble and he has an expensive lifestyle, he might be at a higher risk of not repaying the loan.Secondly, if you think it's ok because you have the cash to buy your toys, you might want to think again. 

There are lots of ways to learn more and get involved in the local real estate investor community in NOVA.

But without seeking the advice of those more experienced than I, I risk walking away from a good deal I'm just not knowledgeable enough to make work.Trust me, I'm not going to throw my money away!

There are lots of ways to learn more and get involved in the local real estate investor community in NOVA and DC.