But since I'm a newbie, I'll ask anyway and risk ridicule.The question centers around what goes on behind the scenes in  real estate investing. 1.

@Jay LindgrenRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

My uncle is part of the RHA and has found it helpful https://www.rhawa.org/I keep meaning to check it out but haven't since I can get so much second hand information off of him and others I know in real estate.

I'm excited about buying my first home as I pursue a duplex here in Houston to launch my real estate journey.

Based on my knowledge of real estate and irrevocable trusts (not a whole lot but enough) it doesn't sound like there was anything done illegally.

Once the get all your info they can turn a PoF on deals for you real quick which is nice.

Good morning, are there any Real Estate attorneys who operate in Northern Michigan on BiggerPockets, that you guys have used or are aware of?

This would be my first real estate transaction. 

This latter group is called "REO" (for "real estate owned").

is empora title a real title company?