Im interested in buying and then renting out homes/apartment, how do I get started? And find information?
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I would go online or visit a large book store as they have a variety of books as to real estate investment, the reference to NOLO is also a great resource, especially for California Landlord type references.\n\nYou may wish to contact a real estate brokerage, that has knowledge of investment properties or contact a local commercial brokerage such as a CCIM and see if you could interview a broker that could open a few doors for you.\n\nYou are wise to explore this specialty in real estate.
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An easier way to look for a place is www.Realtor.com\n\nYou should be able to find a place according to your budget, location, and needs.\n\nWhat area are you looking around?
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As you have already discovered there is much to learn before you invest in the purchase of auctioned homes.  There are some wonderful classes that are offered by reputable real estate firms, such as Century 21, and Coldwellbanker.\n\nIf you want to try to learn on your own, I have provided links to some excellent how to guides.\n\n*Please choose best answer.  There is a contest that requires best answer to enter.*
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Start at the city or county website for some numbers to call, or check out Fannie Mae website.\n\nhttp://www.fanniemae.com\n\nPS. Do you think you want to rent or own?
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Try some of the web sites that can assist you in viewing multiple listings with info such as price, location, sq ft, etc.  I have used many of them in the past with good results.  Local newspapers for the area may also have online classifieds with other personal listings.  Good luck
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To find the best apartment, you really need to combine all the resources. I would definitely comb through the newspapers and online websites. First, identify a neighborhood that you like.\n\nI would also talk to 2 or 3 real estate agents to get a balanced view.\n\nAnd definitely don't rely on their words. Inspect the apartments. It is because finding the right apartment is a very personal matter. It really has to "feel" right.\n\nAnd if you have identified a place you really want, do some extra legwork. Visit the place at different time. Talk to the neighbors. Talk to the concierge. Talk to the nearby shops.\n\nJust thinking about how much time you will spend in the place. It is worth the effort.
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have you checked on prior sales and similar homes currently on the market in your area?  That would be the first place to start....
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http://www.rent.com\n\nOh, and when you go look at an apartment, make sure that when you fill out the visitor's card, you write that you found it on rent.com.  If you do end up renting out that apartment, you can contact rent.com and let them know, they'll call the apartment complex and verify that you found it on rent.com, and then they'll send you a check for $100.  There are more details about the deal on their website.  :)  Happy hunting!
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Check with the city hall for information about that. Each places has it own guide lines on rental property.
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You can try apartments.com, or a local realtor if you need personal assistance.
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try this site for house to rent in the houston area. They do have agents but aleast you can take a look inside the house without having to hear all the sales talk from the agents
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Try some of the bigger rental chains websites.
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Here's the thing about rental properties:\n1.  Make sure you have at least 10% down for the purchase, because most lenders will not go higher than 90% LTV on an investment property.\n\n2.  Make sure you either know how to perform maintenance on the property, or know someone who is both skilled and honest.  You'll need to know someone who can do plumbing, roofing, gutters, windows, drywall, flooring, landscaping, the list goes on.\n\n3.  Start looking for tenants when you sign the purchase agreement.  You don't want that property sitting empty.\n\nRental properties can sometimes be a pain.  But, they can be very lucrative.  I have a former client that owns about 10 of them, and makes a buttload of money of them.  You may also want to look into a property management group.
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www.craigslist.com is a great source. You should get many leads. I am a Realtor and I had clients that listed their rentals with me. Believe it or not, we got more calls from that website than from the MLS. If you own a property in Burbank, CA...good for you. No rent control and good tenants. Good luck.
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check out yahoo! real estate rentals section
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I would get in contact with apartment complexes, real estate companies and see if you can submit bids for their properties.... get your self in with companies whom deal with prperties that may need your services....
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have you considered buying.. if this is the going price for what you are looking for, in your area, then you could probably buy a home.. besides there are many 1st timer gov money (lot free $). programs you can web search or check with a realtor... i have no problem in paying a realtor their commission they work hard for it you too may want to talk with one ( i suggest using a well established firm.\n\ni would suggest that you check for the sellers list, owners  where you shop ect (network your desire to buy a home )