so I found some houses that are for sale by owner.

We acquired it by tax sale - which is why we did not know the true state of things until after we owned it.  

I currently am a Sales professional with Nestle.

Most recently, I have started a Real Estate Photography business (robquinnphotography.com) helping agents, property managers, landlords and builders market their sale and rental listings with high quality photography. 

(I'm not familiar with the US sites on closed sales in a specific area and stuff....)What about negotiation with the banks about fees that can be waived - Do they do their best to decrease my investment?

@Sovannara Phin Do you currently have any vacant lots for sale?

They are doing one right now for me that is going to the October sale.

Always do the math analysis on a prospective property and try to look at it of at least have a clause in the sales contract that allows you some time (about 15 days) to make a detailed inspection and possibly walk out of the deal without a penalty that will hurt you too much.The thing you also should do in the beginning is to have a Team put together that typically have an Attorney, real estate Agents, a CPA (or accountants), Inspectors, general Contractors, and Handymen.  

Looking for some feedback on structuring a partnership.I have a multi-use property under contract for $400,000 that will rent for $3,200 / month.I have fronted $3,000 of earnest money and will put my commission from the sale toward some modifications that will allow it to rent at $3,200.

I am now trying to get back in the game and utilize the skills and experience I have to rebuild my portfolio and to start rehabbing again which is my passion.I would want to hear from anyone who has any leads on properties that are for sale, any reports that I can review for Marketing: probate, divorce, pre-foreclosures, foreclosures etc.