School Loan (US DEPT of EDUC) - $50K - paying $500 a month (basically onl 1/3 of the payment actually hitting principal :cry: ).

Sit down with her and educate her.

I've heard about privacy issues since it's in the public record, and as a result you should seek out a relative or friend. 5) What if I choose an available name in DC that is not available in MD (or VA) and I want to do business in one of those states later on?

Also, I think people need to be educated on the risk/rewards available in the international market.

In addition, by evicting deadbeats, you provide a public record that the person is a deadbeat.

There is a certain level of education and analysis you MUST have to be successful in this business, but the number one reason people fail in this business is because they talk themselves out of ever doing anything.

I think both Mike and Eric are a little right...Real Estate Investing has so many languages that we all can have an opinion and each one of us be correct.When a seller calls me and they re upside down or in "fantasy" land I let them know on the telephone...however I don’t educate the seller about my buying techniques on the phone.If you sense they are a Short Sale candidate ask them if they have spoken to their lender about a short sale. 6 months ago the general public didn’t know what that term meant now almost everyone who is upside down and behind in payments does.I like asking if they have spoken to their lender over asking them if they would consider a short sale...

I looking to find out what new investors are looking for in education.

My advice is to educate and arm yourself with what you need to be successful in this business.

Especially since a good chunk of it is public domain info.