Not all estates are probated, wills are approved and won't show up, properties in trust and properties held in joint tenancy are generally passed without probate issues.While I know you can chase the ambulance I never did, I realize that the world is all computerized now, but did you try looking these old folks up in the phone book, get the address, from there you can get the legal and copies of deeds and mortgages filed.

I should have booked Friday's return into AUS instead of DFW.

I have read many self-help books but never had the chance to ask anyone in the real world.

I put the rest in the book :-)

Real estate investing has always been a pivotal component of my long-term career plan, and I'm finally ready to take the plunge into my first deal.My goal is to have deal #1 in the books by the time I graduate in May.Thanks to everyone for sharing your stories, lessons, and experiences over the years.

I've read countless books, taken several courses, listened to numerous CDs, been to club meetings and now I feel it's time to dive in.

From reading this forum you can see that tenant issues are sometimes very wierd and something you can read in a book.

I don't mind googling or looking at the phone book but referral by biggerpockets would be great!

I once found a gun and 165 in cash in an old book and gotten lots of tools but never a 10k hotrod or anything as expensive as a hot rod.

I have always though of the idea but he actually put a book infront of me and said read it.