I haven't used them yet, but I spoke to them on the phone a few months ago and they seemed pretty helpful.

As far as marketing, The tax records should have the owners mailing address, and you can direct mail, or you can research a little further and find most phone numbers.

These questions probably are general knowledge and common sense, but I wanted to make sure before moving in.

Here is a short list of real estate terms to get you going.http://www.find1home.com/glossary.phpThere are more that are specific to investment but these are the most commonly used phrases and terms in RE.

Dextera3, to answer your question-Keeping your personal assets protected from claims of other people can depend on how you hold title to your personal residence (joint tenancy, tenants in common, etc.)

Only time will tell whether it was wise to purchase a Condotel Suite for this kind of entry level price, however simple mathmatics and common sense dictates in the positive with increased optimism about profits from condotel operations -- where buyers rent their units for a share of the rental revenue.

That type is the most common and protects the seller and the sellers realtor in marketing a home.

Have you worked the phones?

Rehabbing is commonly called flipping, as is dealing the property to investors when under contract.

These are commonly overlooked by newer investors, and trust me they are a very real expense.