Also, you might want to look into lease option and subject to agreements.best of luckCornelis

In Raleigh or Cary where I work, we also have to do things to make the deal happen in this HOT market!

I love listening to the podcasts and even if the subject matter is something you aren't interested in, it helps to have a familiarity with all aspects of RE.Once you are comfortable with that, I am sure that there are plenty of posts here on BP that you can analyze yourself. 

I'm also looking to understand the best local title companies to use for private funding / "subject to" deals. 

Unlike passive rental income, the income from an active trade or business is subject to self employment tax (a nasty 15% tax commonly referred to a "social security and medicare" by working folks).

We concentrate on Class c homes in a hot small town market.  

Then, would any of you suggest simply listing a property for sale on the MLS for a flat fee and save 3% in commissions if the homes have how DOM, the market is hot in the area, and you have it priced right? 

Gorham is a hot area and picked up over the past 6 months, but there are still deals out there to be found.  

. :)The Seattle area has been white-hot as far as rising home prices go, great news for the savvy flipper or talented wholesaler, not so great news if you're into traditional buy-hold investing as home prices have far outstripped the ability of rents to keep up.If you're looking for an informal meet-up to attend, @Troy Fisher and @Tiffany Plovie run a great series of get togethers in Kirkland/Seattle while their colleague @Kevin Carbon is passing the torch down in Tacoma-Lakewood.Cheers and good luck!

House sales are still pretty hot from what I have heard - however there is one underpriced market where I bought my personal residence - the Milwaukie area.