Do you search criminal records for them?

In most municipalities you will have to pay transfer taxes equal to the assessed value even if transferred for a nominal amount plus deed prep and recording fees.

A good private money lender should be transparent about terms and fees, have a solid track record and experience in real estate, and demonstrate flexibility in tailoring loan options to meet your needs.

I would simply record things when they actually happen FOR YOU.

Private money lenders primarily lend money based on trust and your track record.

If the property is in Newark:OPRA Records Center | Newark, NJ (govqa.us)Once that is submitted via email the township has 7 days to get back to you with the information requested.

I can host and record podcasts in my sleep and crush.

The most recent data show that record momentum continues for the residential rental industry especially for the short-term rental industry, with year-over-year bookings now exceeding pre-pandemic levels.The complexity of the problem hinges on the definitions of “short-term” versus “long-term” rentals for tax purposes.

For accurate info on the property, you have to sort through public records straight from the auditors page and every county's page is different. 

County recorder's office is the best place to start and even then you likely wont get an exact number.