Some of these sites look shady so I'm looking to chat with someone people who use these sites regularly.

Every book, site, or youtube videos always state that one of the best marketing techniques are bandit signs.

What makes this even more confusing is that on the county appraisal site, it has the VA as the owner, but on the tax record it has the name of the homeowners.

He also has a site called BillonBusiness.net.

As far as LO's, I've answered some questions of those here on BP, so I think you can search for them on the site.

------------------------------------------------------------Like others, I've been reading around this site and many other sources on all things real estate.

I would be VERY cautious of this lender for the following reasons:1) They are outside the US. 2) That's a pretty hefty upfront "processing fee" they are charging. 3) On another real estate lending blog site this "lender" has advertised real estate loans at "a low rate of 2%".

6) Buildings on site?

Hey Granville.Welcome to BP - you said "newbie from Texas" but your profile says San Diego.Either way, there are many on the site from both locales but you may want to specify if you are in one (or both) so everyone will know and be better able to help.

Here is another link to a site produced by Antelope Valley Education & Research Foundation.