It can be very confusing when you first start, but with a little time you will be able to navigate through deals on your own, without giving up a ton of your money.I have written a few blogs that may help you out.

and you should watch out as an old shark like that knows way more than you!

As we navigate this new paradigm, it's important to be aware of the possibility that the "decentralization" may not necessarily lead to a more equitable distribution of ownership.

Also, collaborating with agents who are also investors provides valuable insights and a unique advantage in navigating real estate transactions. 

@Wes Shive   sure   let me start with Apple,  Google,,, Facebook,, HP,, Varion, Stanford University, the 49ers, Sisco, Oracle, Genetech, The Giants, the Sharks The warriors, the Raiders,  and of course the new comers like linkeden and another 100 to 500 high paying jobs.. now compare that to anywhere else expect maybe Atlanta,, Dallas Houston and LA with Chicago right up there and of course NYC and Boston...

Use the following to find these:There is a "navigation bar" across the top of this page; one of the choices there is "Resources" - select the "Resources" choice.

Many of those will require a short sale, which will take months and months and you have to know how to navigate the process.You need to know values in your target area.

She works with building to navigate the building permits maze and is is also an architect.

I know how to navigate the online records, but every county is different.

I have zero issues navigating to any other site.