I spent the past 5 years investigating fraud related to real estate for the State of Ohio.

So I suppose the key is to be more active and obviously investigate someone's track record.

If that % is over 2% then the property is worth investigating.

Note that my attorney believes the NC Banking Commission would rule this way, your state may have other regulatory and case history that your closing attorney can investigate.

I'm working with someone now to investigate options and I should have those today.

I guess this is uncharted territory, so I will investigate lenders and see if there is any way to do this.

I did some investigating and found that the owner pays for water and sewer.  

A scumbag contingency lawyer attempted to sue, but I conducted my own investigation and found that the "victim" was already totally disabled and yet was working under the table at a bar and for a rehabber.

I'm considering getting a Texas Real Estate License before I start REI.I've been studying/investigating, going to auctions, taken a few classes on Foreclosure and Tax sales for the last 7 months and have decided to start with a couple REO properties as rentals.Financing them will not be an issue.I would like to know the pros and cons from others who have become an agent for their own benefit. thanx so much for any input.

The Agency’s investigations are complaint driven, so we rely heavily on the public, and our licensees to bring these individuals to our attention.