Guys just tend to see that as extra noise that isn't needed.I am making generalizations and there is exceptions to every rule of course.I think you have to come clean to the GF right away.

Whitney,I would argue that these horror stories are the exception not the rule.

Maybe it doesn't work here (we know nothing except a couple of figures thrown out) but 30,000 can bring in lots less than that in other investment vehicles.

In most cases that I buy from landlords they do not have any documentation except for the lease.

<g>  I agree with your point, and maybe my interpretive skills or willingness are exceptional, but I'm sure I got all her points out of what she wrote, despite that sort of 'stream-of-speech' style she used.

There are exceptions to that, but usually they are kicking the work to you.  

Greg, believe me I don't want to leave Austin for anything but I am willing to go wherever I need to go for the best resources and information that I can acquire...without exception

Going directly to banks by and large is a waste of time with the exception of possibly very small local banks.

And, of course, everyone's pet is always the exception, and besides, who has that much cash lying around to deposit anyway?

You probably can get title insurance but it would have an exception for the subject to mortgage.