hmmm....fear of the unknown and most of all, I don't know what to do next.Any advice on what steps to take to get my first deal?

I am most desperate, I live in an area where real estate is almost unknown/slow growth, I want to purchase an apartment complex a half hour away from me but dont have the funds.

The park can increase road traffic, noise, bums, and many unknowns.

My problem is fear of the unknown....not so much "fear" per say as I have a lot of faith, but just concern of making the wrong move or choice when it comes to grabbing up an opportunity (investment property to buy/hold to rent).

They are buying around 50 cents of current value.There, you will find a deal that will not take nine months to a year of your life with an out come that is unknown.

Ok, here it is My wife’s Dream home, 6bd, killer kitchen, fantastic neighborhood, and its and REO.MLS listed for 514kZillo estimates 415k-495k Pre-approved for 400k On the market for 26days, (only 1 low offer according to realtor unknown price)I researched realty trac and found bank that owns Fremont I&L, a mess, Fremont bought out by another pushed servicing to Fremont reorganizing and Litton but HSBC bank listed as owner on tax docs with the address of Litton in Houston???

I am nervous as I don't know what other unknowns I may find?

By turning the fate of the seller over to an unlicensed, unknown entity, he is putting all his trust in you.

Bank/Agent said that it is unknown if it was permited and the square footage is not to be considered.My feeling is that it was not built with permits.

Is a title search on the properties of interest at auction the best option to see what kinds of "unknown" liens exist against a property?