As long as your online application is coming from a safe and reputable company, you have nothing to fear. 

Likely that I would have to put put down some good amount, exploring options to get secondary financing or other legit options.How does this process work?

I am looking to structure an offer using a "subject to" deal but am doing this for the first time. I'd like to bring on a local real-estate lawyer to help with the contracts. I'd also like to connect with anyone out t...

Hi All,I'm looking for a reputable contractor to finish off the basement for my duplex. 

I would personally *never* buy a home flipped by someone to an OOS investor unless their reputation was sterling or I inspected it myself. 

Pros and cons on both sides so still exploring that. 

The deal is through a trusted realtor and a reputable title company. 

Hi there,We've got one investment property now (seller financing) and we're looking to expand, so exploring what we can qualify for with a conventional loan.For the existing property, we put quite a bit of money into it to fix it up 2 years ago, so on paper, we're still operating at a "loss" on our taxes as we continue to offset our earnings with our previous expenses.

It looks like you've had some great insights provided so far in terms of how to begin exploring other markets and identifying the strategy that will serve you best once you're ready.

I have explored the possibility of buying a duplex or triplex in Austin or Houston.