As much as I feel prepared to jump right in to the field with buying and selling, I want to make sure that I am branding myself in the right manner.My biggest question would be whether or not to project myself as someone who is new to the game (which I am) or as someone who is particularly knowledgeable (which I'm striving to be)?

I know there are people started with no money but still had big success but some of their story sounds little too hard to replicate.I know there is hard money option but it's high interest is little too heavy for me.Do you think starting flipping business with 30k is good decision or there is better way to get in Real Estate field while I can make decent money for my family?

The lending field seems cut and dry on the basis that once the rate and approved lending amount is locked in the client should be able to work with a local agent, and not have any other strings attached on the lending side.

I used to work in an HR field so I ask an applicant what I know an employer can answer, and call the employer to verify.  

So I'm wondering what frustrates RE investors about the legal field or what your biggest needs are from an attorney?

I'm looking for infill lots in Galleria area and between Infomart and Love Field in Dallas.

I'm not referring to NZ.Here we use Corelogic system called property guru and we can pull out a lot of info.I was looking at the tax assessor website in Arkansas and it wasn't simple to use.. one page with many fields that didn't bring any results...

By this last statement I mean - if you have a relationship with a lawyer, accountant, or tax professional, ask them for a referral to another in their field who may be particularly experienced in real estate investing (best if they do it themselves) and suited to your personal situation and needs.I recommend that you seek business insurance from a local provider in a similar manner.And you should build relationships with one or more realtors - also in a similar manner.Hope to see you at an upcoming REI gathering - usually the attire is business professional and the atmosphere is casual - but the participants are highly focused on REI and success (theirs - and yours).  

@Michelle Romano, Imagine the surprise of the IRS field agent when they ask for the address of the rental unit that is producing the income you've properly reported on your schedule E  - And it's the same address as the house you're "living in" (per se)!!!  

Doing so will give you (at the very least) a resource to network, learn, and succeed in this field.