Signs, an MLS listing, classifieds, fsbo sites, all of the above?

They aren't illegal, but they come with numerous very specific and strenuous parameters to keep from being classified as an executory contract (contract for deed) in Texas, and as an executory contract, be liable for some extreme penalties (up to $250 per day liability from the day of sale).Now you can do 1 lease option per year and not have to worry about being liable for more than $100 per infraction, which at the most would be about $1,000.

:wink: i love that word - "lurk" - it's a very common word used on this site.

I started surfing the net to find investment sites and ideas.I have always wanted to get into REI and tried to get a friend into it with me.

Hello everyone, my name is Josh and I live in sunny Avondale, Arizona.I found this site while trying to find foreclosure homes in California.

If you have numerous lates and negatives on your account they will not allow you in the program.

Is there anything good on this site that I need to be aware about?

Hi Gavin Welcome to the site!

Welcome aboard.....this site is a great resource for investors at all levels.

I have a tool in the upper right corner on my blog that will take you directly to the HUD site for your state , then I would suggest going in and reading the broker manual and the forms for buying a HUD home in your state, many states list the home for 10 days as owner occ, then on the 11th day it can be bid on by "all purchasers" which would be you as an investor.I have never heard of hard money lenders looking at your own home, they are typically concerned with the home that you are buying.