@Gary Freidman The only way you can make absolutely sure you are not paying too much for the home is going out and hiring an independent Home inspector and also getting a Home Appraisal.

Hey Robert, I have been attending some real estate investing meetings around Broward county and the title company that seems to be really involved with investors is...Independence Title2201 W.

most city/counties are starting to offer online searches where u can search public records for the absentee owner's OTHER properties by his/her name. propertyshark.com is one of the independent sites that i used when was on the east coast.the strategy?

I HAVE to do something to be more independent from outside employment. 

As for obtaining a commercial umbrella, you need to contact an independent agent. 

Otherwise you have a ball of worms for an audit.   

I am more familiar with independent motels.  

Best wishes as you start and travel your journey to financial independence.

A loan originator is an independent mortgage broker who doesnt work for one specific bank.

I have seen scores of college graduates try to make it in in real estate, as a agent or investor and other causes and it was a life saver to them to have that degree in order to get a good job when their attempt at self employment and independence crashed.