I will be explaining what these mean, and how they maximize your chances of landing a property in a future post.Sold StageThe last part of the bidding cycle is the sold stage.

I am interested in learning about real estate investing, and how to become a landlord.

Is it also usual to be charged 10% of the monthly rental plus an administration & management fee initially and then a balance of $300 for any maintenance or emergency repairs.There is no indication of when the rent is passed on to the landlord, whether this is monthly, quarterly or annually I'm not sure.Any advice on your experience with PM's would be much appreciated as well as any recommendations for good PM companies in the Tampa area.

The City of Trotwood has a similar program.The other possibility they may be talking about is the Montgomery County Land Bank.In all cases, they are not "giving" anything away.

Many time the seller will use a land contract/contract for deed which is not a true mortgage and can be subject to liability depending on who wrote the contract and in which state it is executed. 

Buying a multifamily home, living in one unit and renting out the others is an awesome way to get started and helps you learn how to be a landlord too! 

For Buy & Holds, rental rates are very high and more landlord friendly than Mecklenburg Co.

Here is the scenario: We have a house with a big chunk of land.

Whether or not I live nearby, I would still be hiring someone to do the repairs as needed.4) Are there any "Must Read" books on how to be a successful landlord?

Can someone recommend an attorney that knows Fort Bend County land law?