Another thing I am not in WI so do I need to go there to create an LLC or can I do all this online? 

Just make sure that you know your local laws.You can usually do an online search to find someone that will place them.

This developer is well-known and well-respected in our small town, so I am not as freaked out as I would be if I were dealing with a complete stranger, but the more you mention stuff the more I realize i have no idea what I am doing......thanks for trying to educate me!

I checked county tax records online and all 3 are up to date.

Just remember, however, that there are people that utilize an online persona to be less than honest.

and now I'm feeling pretty stoopid.  I thought the $1k fee was fairly reasonable compared to another "big name" educational entity,(scam?) but once I started reading the free e-book, I began to sense that the "course"...

Attend some real estate investment clubs in the area and learn what is going on.  Line

I havent been able to find anything online about this or what the specific advantages are.

Not sure what kind of auction you are attending like a court house step one, estate or online, but maybe I can give a little help by what I have done. 

Hi im taking a online real estate course.My question is for other real estate agents, do i need to know and remember everything thats in the course to becone a good agent, i feel as long as i have sales skill,ill be good selling a house and showing it to potential buyers and negotiating.