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Any free seminars on-line.

I live and own all in NY--are these places online legit?

Hope this helps.JamesMy county recorder records are on line, and I did a search on the man's name--the property is listed in his and hers names.

Some will tell you to never bet on future appreciation.John Corey

I got an email about a property that's in pretty good shape, just needs some miscellaneous, cosmetic repairs and the seller (who is an investor) says that the house should retail at $145K after these small adjustments, but when I went online to the appraisal website, the house appraises at $119,560.

Depending on your locale, its pretty easy to check local newspaper classifieds, and online sources such as Craigslist which are excellent in many markets.

I have already enrolled in an online REI course through my local tech school and I think it is going to be very good.

In such an arrangement, the trustee cannot take any action without the written consent of all the beneficiaries.It's a little like you and I making a bet on the Super Bowl.

Many counties have the information online but it takes a little digging.