I have already enrolled in an online REI course through my local tech school and I think it is going to be very good.

That would mean two closings so make sure it's worth doing, otherwise just sell the option and take your assignment fee.Options are specifically addressed in the SAFE Act, better check with your state, as anyone who has been doing them for 50 years may still not be compliant, nor really know what issues arise, or care if they are selling a book.:) Good luck...

Yes, it's a 'safe' investment for you because it's backed by a valuable real estate asset -- {ahem} but how safe would you feel about that if your benefactor didn't make payments and you had to take the house back?

Many counties have the information online but it takes a little digging.

According to the online accessor page for my condo the land value is 0.

I'm looking forward to becoming a part of this online community and thanks for any responses!

Nothing really onerous, but more than just getting online in your Fidelity account and buying a listed stock.

They participate in online forums where they are both a member and a business person looking for business.

I'm hoping to purchase my first investment in the next few months and I'm looking at online auction properties.

look up promissory note on the internet and you should find a few examples, I would also come preppared with an earnest money aggreement you can find these online also, you do not need a lawyer for this I would recomend getting the forms notorized though,