Hi Ken,I have found that online advertising is the best way to go.

I'm thinking your divorce attorney didn't earn much as what should have happened is that you give up the second home, have him assume the debt under court order and that you be removed from the title and the mortgage, while they usually don't, they can when specifically addressed.

doing that MAY earn you free room and board at local jail.

IN General, are there title companies were you can submit a deposit for a contract online?

They will have to have an "Authorization To Show" allowing them to unlock a door.They will also need an agreement with the party they are showing the property to, an agent can't just take people off the street and say anything about a property without having an agency relationship.What you'll be asking is for an agent to do some leg work for a small flat fee and no hopes of earning a commission of a property they show.

Hi, I am new to real estate investing and really appreciate how much I earn from your posts!

I've spent time on the Florida online tax lien auctions.

Management is a good thing to include even if you are doing it yourself - the additional money you earn by managing yourself is more like money you earn by doing a job than income on your investment.15 year scenario:Asking: $60000Down: $15000Financed: $45000 @4.5% over 15 yrsGross Income: $10200 (850/mo)Expenses (50% rule): $5100NOI: $5100Debt Service (PI part of PITI): $4128Cash Flow: $972 (81/mo)Cash-on-cash return: 6.48%30 year scenario:Asking: $60000Down: $15000Financed: $45000 @4.8% over 30 yrsGross Income: $10200 (850/mo)Expenses (50% rule): $5100NOI: $5100Debt Service (PI part of PITI): $2832Cash Flow: $2268 (189/mo)Cash-on-cash return: 15.12%When you add the principle paydown back into equation, the numbers even back up, however the extra money you pay in order to be done in 15 years is still only saving you 4.5% interest - something that money could beat if put towards a second property.

You should be able to look it up on line once you know what county the property is in.

I ive 55 miles away, but will screen and do background checks for my own tenants by phone/online and visit 1-2X a month.