I'm sure over time more laws will be created to force the government to give that information in a more timely manner but for now they often obstruct the public by withholding it for a time.

If you're planning an open house at a vacant listing, know that you've just let the general public know that it is just that - vacant.Better safe than evicting/repairing...

@Dave Bobka @Justin Arnold So, if an investor is looking for a larger, family style home for a Section 8 tenant that is dependent upon public transit, this would be a great property, wouldn't it?

I found it very unlikely that the government would not want to get their piece of the pie, especially if they had purchased a new primary home.Donyou have a Tax Code or Publication Number you can share so I can study up and understand your thought process more in depth?

People care more about the appearance of kitchen appliances because they are in a public portion of the house as opposed to washer/dryers which visitors rarely see. 4.

There is no public database for property values.

Prep that if gonna be in London public rest rooms on every corner is not a thing, so empty that "tank" before head out. 

The club isn't open to the public. 

do not answer on a public forum.I have done it as trustee on 3 properties fairly recently and helped another trustee a couple/few times long ago.The step up basis is time of death (TOD) value.  

Under 506B you can not solicit offerings to the public.