Are there any particular free websites that I should be researching from? 

I have looked around several websites and it seems like bandit signs.com is the best.  

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If, though, you're going to be a single-member LLC with minimal assets, you'd be fine to form one on your own through the website for the Georgia Secretary of State.

Something similar to REI BalckBook, but without the websites and marketing tools?

You can also send messages to members which is my favorite part of the website.

With HUD, you can check their website: www.Hudhomestore.com, but you won't have any luck contacting them directly I'm afraid.

I'm Tobi Van Zandt  My husband and I are real estate investors that recently stumbled across this website while in search of a way to finance more properties because we've "run out of loans." 

Hello all,I am in the process of creating a website that would be very beneficial to many types of real estate investors. 

Hey @David Gillette are you using the app or the actual website on your browser?