Last I knew it was 10K.I use Moneylender Pro, www.trailsweb.com, which works for me for a relatively small portfolio.

Check the yellow pages, although I think there may not be public adjusters in all states.Generally that will do the trick.

I immediately bought the book and read it cover to cover and also bought Your Money or Your Life that I'm only about 40 pages into.

I just came across this page [on John T Reed guru ratings].

Or if there's a good (as opposed to 'bad') web site or anything else that will help me grow beyond my current newbness.

Karkan,You don't need to have the best credit to get a loan, but you do need relatively good credit.

I am also interested in networking with others in my area so I may also get some support and mentorship.Thanks to those that founded this web site.

Might be able to find them on the web.

I just recently launched my career as an investor January 2007 and started my company Paramount Principle, IncI am a web designer/ graphic designer by day and an investor by night trying to build a consistent system and get and maintain deals in the pipeline. ..Short sales. .. . note buying....thats pretty much the direction I seem to be heading in.. ..I love this site and I appreciate the wealth of knowledge available. . thanks!

You can do a forum search (up at the top of the page) for assignments, double closings, and/or wholesaling to find some good information about what you're looking to do.