I'm guessing that method is very popular amongst seasoned investors - but they would/should only be looking to do that if their anticipated profits on top of their higher interest repayments are STILL as good as their 'normal' mortgaged ones ie.

I have been thinking about real estate investing for about 2 years now have read a lot of articles and watched a lot of videos.  

The house was originally built in 1960 so I don't know if this was popular at that time or sometime later.

Because these properties are located in a popular area, there has been no lack of interest!

Here are some steps to get started.Step 1) Develop your Business Model (Who is your ideal seller, buyer, neighborhoods, etc)Step 2) Build a Team (Leverage their experience, Realtor, Attorney, Contractors, Surveyor, Home Inspector, Environmental Contractor, Architect, Structural Engineer, Stage, Photographer, Title Company, etc)Step 3) Understand your market like the back of your hand (Have a Realtor set you up on HOT SHEETS so you get automatic listings sent to your inbox and you can start getting a pulse on the market)Step 3) Find a Deal (Package the deal and show supporting evidence that it's a good deal, get an appraisal if you have to) Include the following: Company Bio w/ your team members on it, Property Details, Property Tax Card, Scope of Work, Pictures/Video, Comparables, Financial Analysis, Due Diligence Items, and Contact Information.Step 4) Find Private Lender Prospects- Sphere of influence, networking events, ask for referrals, ask CPA, ask attorney, etc.

Working on getting a high level picture of the different approaches out there as I build up a business plan for moving forward - so getting in a lot of reading, videos, local REI seminars, etc. 

It will be simple for me to photograph my own properties and even shoot/post videos for properties on my site.That being said, I have not begun investing at this point.

Hey @Nick Stango, I did a video on this exact topic a few weeks ago.

I know there are a lot of legal ramification to signing improper paperwork, however i'm  sure that there is a website or something to that nature where you can download the necessary forms given its popularity.

Or Seminole Heights, South Tampa, Temple Terrace...those are popular areas.