But burning a hole in the wallet every year becomes a big problem when the furnace breaks down or the roof needs replacing...

It used to be a popular form of heat but nowadays, the oil tanks only seem to bring problems.

I have taken up an interest in real estate investing after reading Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki earlier this year (from what I read on the forums and heard on the BP podcasts so far, this is a popular starter drug among investors).

That's why the reverse mortgage is a popular product for seniors looking to stay in the home as long as possible.

(Ignore the Zestimate or whatever these sites try to say something is worth.)Honestly, I would connect with a local investor-friendly Realtor who can set you up with daily e-mail alerts from your local MLS and let you in on any deals that he runs across.  

What if you started typing a new discussion question or statement and a side bar with a list of popular topics matching the keywords in your question/statement popped up where you could click on the one most relevant to you and go directly to that thread.

I'm currently reading "The E-Myth" and so while I'm only working on my first property right now, I thought it might be a good idea to have a vision of where I would like my business to be someday.

The trustee simply asked the title co if there was a DOS clause, title said yes, so she did not approve my buyer (who was putting 33% down and agreed to a 6-month balloon) because she was 'uncomfortable' - i,e. clueless.  

Depends on your market, but some popular categories are absentee owners, probates, eviction records.

I'd also add online applications, automatic listing syndication to listing websites, and e-signature tools for important documents.