@Geoffrey JonesIn a subject to deal you don't replace the insurance, you got yourself as an additionally insured on owners policy so the policy doesn't change, it's a red flag to the lender, and then lender may find that the title has changed, then the bank calls the loan due and payable.People that do subject to that are completely broke and have not had training in subject to are asking for troubleA rule of thumb for subject to this have 3 to 6 months expenses in the bank for PITI and maintenanceAnd have a credit or have the cash to have a solution if the loan gets calledA perfect place for subject to is where you buy a house that needs to be fixed and flipped and you only have title for short timeIt is not for long-term buy-and-hold

As you cross the long Ebey Island trestle going into Everett, look for the old red landmark barn on the north edge. 

Clintonville has been red hot for many years.

Hello everyone! I just made jump to Pro and I am very excited, committed, and ready to learn.  My question is:  For someone starting out, how do you get momentum in a booming market like Miami?  We are seeing 2006/7 l...

Another red flag is that they 'have to have this now'.

Would I be able to draw upon my experience to identify red flags?  

First find an accountant and Lawyer (preferably ones who work in real estate investing) and ask them what you should do in your specific situation.Those two should also be key players when you go to buy that first property.

Auction could be a great place to learn, and meet some of the players in your area, but your attention might be better served if you focused on off-market properties- or even properties that are listed. 

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I see a red flag here...must be some catch