The last thing a bank wants is another property on their books.

There are lots of books out there on the subjects you mentioned which cost much less than the guru programs.

I would start reading all of the information you can on this site and also going to the library and checking out every book on RE.

You could check the local phone book and see your competitors and find out what they are doing and how they are pricing.

I have actually put a list of about 10 books together to read this year as a "college course" for me this year.

im knew although i have been browsing for some time, ill give you a short history of myself before i explain what i would like to do, Im currently 22 and at the age of 21 i had saved approx 15k for my first home, I had read every investing/mortage/real estate book i could find, before i really started looking, threw family i was introduced to a very respected and succesful real estate broker who has several offices, so i thought it was wierd that he was wasting his time with such (small fish) but he helped me find a forclosure,i bought a 1800sqft house 3 bed 3 bath etc for 112k, it was the ugliest house in a super nice neighborhood.

I had read several real estate books (Rich Dad, etc.), gone to seminars, webinars, and some meetings at the local REIA, and was really gung-ho.

I could help you out with auction paper work... a good book to pick up would be how to sell your home in 5 days..

I’ve been reading several books on flipping/pre-foreclosure/REO, just tough actually putting all the pieces together to get that first investment property - that's why I was so happy to find this site!

In a book by David Bach, homeowners, there was some great information regarding what your contemplating.