(A lot less via crowdfunding companies online).Happy Investing!

I ended up on bigger pockets when searching for an online community of like minded individuals whose passion is real estate investing (so glad I found this site). 

It is hard to find books or other online material that is updated enough to rely on.Regards,Erik

Hi, all. I closed on my rental property in January 2018, but I incurred expenses to buy it at the end of 2017. Normally, it's pretty straight forward on Turbo Tax, when the expenses to purchase a rental and the income...

I am in Bel Air often and would love to chat! 

I'm not necessarily seeking legal advice, but rather looking to start a discussion surrounding this legal grey area found in contracts without a financing contingency.Helpful advice for anyone in a similar scenario:Never use sellers attorney as escrow agent.If your "out clause" states that you have the right to back out "for any reason or no reason", do NOT state a reason - there is simply no need and you'll likely find yourself in a similar scenario of he said - she said.Looking forward to chatting!

Do online payment and stop telling them where you live if you don't like them dropping off mail.

Yes, just go into smaller, local banks in person and have a quick chat with them.

Looking at properties online (MLS, Auction Sites, etc), physically looking at properties in consideration, putting in offers, going to closings, meeting contractors, checking progress on projects, going to RE meets, going to RE seminars, driving time to these events and locations?

Let me know if you need to chat.