I learned about BiggerPockets while researching information on multi-unit homes.

So at this time I am still doing research on where I may find my niche.

We are looking to invest in the suburbs between Houston and Galveston as this is the area we know best and want to keep our properties close to home.I still have so much to learn so I will be doing tons of research and lots of questions along the way!

My process for this was to first determine that there was not a surviving spouse and then to see if the deceased had owned any property through the county's tax assessors site.To those who have done this type of marketing before, my questions is this: is it more effective to send letters to the deceased's address (addressed generically to "Owner", not a specific name) and hope it gets forwarded to the heirs or should I research who the children are and send letters to them?

HelloI am new to the forum and I am doing some research on options in bring in cash with real estate.

I'm looking to do this first deal with no money out of my pocket (because I don't have the funding to do so) and my research has led me to transitional funding to show my proof of funds.

I am looking for a virtual realty group in Washington State (I live in Seattle) to hang my license with that doesn't have any outrageous flat fees.I came across Summit Realty Group http://summitrealtygrp.com/They look like the perfect fit for me but as I do my research I have come across folks accusing the firm of withholding commissions and performing other scandalous activities.

@Ryan Steele yeah I felt disgusted and felt like someone punched me in the belly when I started researching all this stuff...

I'm researching to see if it was extended.

@Roy N.Hey Roy.Absolutely right, that's why I caveated with :Once you find what countries have British common law then you can drill down on the specifics of ownership and if there are any quirky restrictions, but for the most part, British Common law jurisdictions allow fee simple title and little restriction on foreign ownership.If I were investing in Canada, I would have known that little quirk.That is why it is absolutely essential to do your research and understand the legal and economic drivers of the markets in which you invest.