Because of this, it's easy to get caught in a tough deal in a rising market.As an investor, you always have options.

There are many ways to get started in real estate, but none of them are easy, especially if you do not have the capital.

Or could it be easy money for the broker, since the salesperson is independent, but will still split the sales commission?

Thanks @Curt Smith Hi @Ted Chan I'd conserve cash and look to buy with as little cash as possible on sub2.Here is a primer on Sub2 http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/3/blog_posts/32276-sub2-training---01---introduction Making up back payments and learning rights of redemption in Oregon is not easy.

They'll probably pay you rather than have you file a claim, but more likely will work on your behalf to put pressure on the seller.The people involved will probably tell you its too late, but thats because thats the easy way out for them.

It wasn't easy to get where I am.

The "this is going to be easy" mentality was never present.

If the vet doesn't agree with the pet application then easy rejection.

Here's a little worksheet I uploaded that will give you a good idea (reality check) of all the expenses and other considerations that you will face with any rental property, but multi-family in particular has more expenses that may not be immediately evident. http://www.biggerpockets.com/files/user/d1beard/file/buy-and-hold-analysis The Cincinnati REIA is worth a visit (first visit is free), though for me the jury is still out on the value of spending a lot of time with it.

title says it, what are free easy ways to get sellers calling your phone, besides craigslist backpage or ebay, also what are the best words to use to have motivated sellers calling, and how to keep from getting flagged all the time on CL.