Grant - Regarding title search, there are online title searches that you can get for less then $50 but recognize that they are not going to do the same level of search.

BP has a ton of information on real estate investing including free online videos and courses, right here on this site.

At BP, not only can you network with other investors, you can watch and learn from the free online videos and courses that are offered on this site.

I plan to make being active on BP one of my online priorities (Much better than watching Netflix!).

my wife and I are looking to get our Real Estate Licence in Wisconsin and was wondering if anyone has done that thru a online course and what the costs are.Thank you for any info you can share.Bob Bk 808 Investors LLC

No seller has ever objected to any sort of due diligence I requested as a part of the contract.

I have been reading online and it looks like 7-10%. 

Komal Patel Hard to advice you on how to do estimates, but you could try online estimators something like these guys. http://exact-estimates.com/.

Make sure you have a minimum credit score and stated income-to-rent ratio (3-to-1).I'd propose requesting tenants to set up online auto-pay.

Expecting to raise equity capital and to receive an ownership interest without experience and expertise to offer is just not realisticWith the advent of crowdfunding capital raises, on line offerings, and set fee legal, the cost of safe harbor Reg D offerings have dropped, considerably.