Ideally, it would provide QucikBooks-type reports and info for tax purposes, as well as track investments and expenditures in other investments.

100% investment property loans are still out there ( I just got one last month and several lenders were offering it), but the terms aren't the gretatest, probably not ideal for a long term holding situation.

I'm just looking to network online a little bit, I mean if mostly everybody is online looking for real estate and properties, why not be there and give them a helping hand right.

Usually you can find it online.

Anyone know if L.A. county provide public records online?

I haven't used it, but we provide a great FREE Online Property Analysis Tool here at BiggerPockets!

I happened to stumple upon a home on-line on a realtor website.

Then we run into the problem, as is unique to the age we live in, of finding a legitimate lender on-line.

I was researching real estate investing online to learn about it and I stumbled upon BP; I'm super excited about the stumble.

I am looking for a home of my own and at the time the idea of using a lease option for myself also seem ideal, especially on a duplex I would like for myself.