You can learn to scour through the county records or you can establish a relationship with a title company to run preliminary searches.

I suggest you search these pages for "Than Merrill", because it's probably the same thing with a different celebrity sponsor.I think the overall consensus is, you can go to the classes if you want, and you probably won't be taught anything illegal or unethical, but with a little effort, you can learn everything you need to know for free.

Learn how to underwrite, without the spreadsheets, they can come later.

Keep learning and asking questions.  

Everything you learn in class, with the exception of some new vocabulary, is all about license law. 

I am still learning new things every week.

Anyway, lesson learned and I'll be keeping an eye on these  type of transactions ever more carefully as I continue to mature in my real estate investing trajectory.

Overcoming analysis paralysis has been a challenge for me, but I'm diligently working to find my niche and develop a solid strategy.I'm eager to connect with fellow investors and learn from your experience.

I would love to learn more about the growing and sought-after communities in Oklahoma City.

That rent would have easily covered the cost of hiring professionals, the job would be done better, and you would have saved yourself three years of blood, sweat, and tears to focus on your next investment.There is a time for learning and DIY, but you have to be smart about it.