Thirdly, check for the CIPS designation (Certified Internatonal Property Specialist) of NAR: http://www.realtor.org/designations-and-certifications/cips-designation/cips-network/cips-searchGood luck!

Anyone in south Mississippi that can help me out getting started in real estate. I'm 21 years old and got a bunch of money but don't know how to get started investing.

Lots of brand new Class A properties scheduled to come online in hotter locations like Midtown and Buckhead over the next couple years, which will likely hurt your value.

It was never a "rule" it was simply a calculation that fitted good deals at that moment.It is no more valid than saying you should never pay more than 2 grand for a brand new car.

And finally, a web base marketing tool to use that is designed to bring in bound calls your way.

The seller will need to check their loan for a "due on sale" clause, which is designed to prevent an owner from offering something like seller financing, requiring the loan be paid off in full when the property changes hands.

Hello all,I'm brand new here and wanted to start off by posting in the discussion board right away. 

Hi Nicole,There is a lot of information about you and the deal that are not in your post but I would suggest that an 8 unit coupled with college rentals may be a bit much for a brand new real estate investor.Yes, you have to jump in and get your first deal under your belt but my feeling for new investors is to start small and safely add practical experience to your educational process.

Sorry didn't see this was posted in the landlord section.. anyways - you can also get paint designed for shower areas, in acrylic.

I am brand new to the pre-foreclosure market.