I have a Sales/Service position with the Valspar Corporation's Packaging business segment, specializing in barrier coatings for metal containers.I have no experience with Real Estate Investing to speak of, however I am looking to educate myself in order to help break into Real Estate Investing with a good understanding of the subject.

I've read a couple of ebooks on the subject; they are ok but not exactly college-level reading, at least not from a finance perspective.Would it be realistic to turn this into a full-time business and build a 100+ note portfolio of these things?

Speculation on appreciation does not enter into the subject.

I definitely think mentoring is worth it if you've already learned and tried to apply as much as you can about the subject on your own.

While generally small landlords are exempt from 1099 filings, if you have many rentals, this can be considered as a business in the eyes of the IRS subjecting you to 1099 filings

This note is subject to Section 2966 of the Civil Code, which provides that the LENDER of this note shall give written notice to the BORROWER, or his successor in interest, of prescribed information at least 90 days and not more than 150 days before any balloon payment is due upon requests.All payments under this Note shall be made in lawful money of the United States of America.

If there is not a residential mortgage involved, then it's not subject to TRID

Hello, I am new to the forum looking to buy real-estate subject to done with banks for now want to build my asset column.

@Wes Blackwell has posted a lot of great analyses on the subject recently; search the forum and check them out.Cliffnotes version is that Sacramento has gone through a cultural transformation such that it has become a very desirable place to live.

Check out J Scott's book on Flipping Houses, it's a good resource on the subject.