Any insight from experienced agent/investors would be welcome.Thanks!

I've been told that one way to accomplish this would be to buy an option on the property, but I'd like to find a way to test out my marketing ideas without having to invest in an option.Any ideas and insights any of you more experienced folks could offer would be most appreciated.

My own personal thoughts about this (keep in mind I am not an experienced investor...yet!)

Quick question for the experienced tax/CPA people among us.

I'm enjoying reading the accounts of so many experienced investors here in Atlanta!

I am so impressed by how experienced and knowledgable all of you are.

He is experienced and will be able to find you a good property. 

I've never done it any other way - if there is something different please let me know I'm all for learning from others more experienced in these areas.If it is paying for an inspection that can be quite costly and ineffective.Those that I purchased locally were put under contract immediately after I saw them because then I felt confident in paying for an inspection.

Just a car payment (which  used a Loan for to establish credit which may have been a mistake) and everyday things such as cellular bills.Since one podcast encouraged to reach out to older experienced investors on these forums.

It may be worth it to you to get your license, although in most states to have the license active you need to hang it under an more experienced agent for at least two years.