It might not have been a nuts and bolts book, but it covered a lot of things; good overview for those with minimal knowledge of the subjects.

the funny thing is, you'll read these replies, from total strangers and if you get into real estate investing in more depth - you'll increase your knowledge base - TEN FOLD.then you'll look back on this and the next 50 posts or so and say, "wow, i was really clueless."

Thanks, Knowledge

If you are going to be a successful businessman then you need two things among others:1) the ability to plan out how you are going to conduct your business2) the financial discipline to manage and grow your assets while limiting your liabilities.In this particular business (real estate investing) our two biggest assets are our credit and our cash on hand (followed very closely by our own personal education/knowledge).

The following definition can be found on all of the standard FNMA appraisal forms:DEFINITION OF MARKET VALUE: The most probable price which a property should bring in a competitive and open market under all conditions requisite to a fair sale, the buyer and seller, each acting prudently, knowledgeably and assuming the price is not affected by undue stimulus...In an appraisal, the appraiser gives an Opinion of Market Value.

I'm currently a loan officer, trying to learn the financing part of this business, so I can be armed with knowledge.

What better way to capture buyers than to offer them a ca$h reward just for purchasing a home through our Mortgage Company... just our way of saying "thanks" (Rewards are between $1,000-$10,000 depending upon the purchase price of home) We offer in-house underwriting with the ability to broker out when it best suites the buyer, online application available to buyers 24/7 @ http://www.deekumapayi.maverickmortgage.com, professional and timely service, on time closings - no stress process for buyers and realtors, we also offer Mavericks "WOW" customer satisfaction, integrity, knowledge of products, and HONESTY.

He's the 1031 expert on the forum.

There are no experts in 1031 exchanges.

I will continue to absorb and attain as much continuing education and market knowledge as I possibly can until I fully reach my potential as an investor and agent in this industry.