First, yes, this is a very common form of agent marketing. 

Thanks in advance,DavidDavidThe home equity line of credit can be assumed -- it is cancelled with the bank at closing so no further funds can be obtained.It is common and same as assuming a non-heloc mortgage.Alan

That will be pretty common with a lot of suburbs on the east side. 

Is this common or only a recent blip?

My brother in law works for them, absolutely loves his job and his employer, so very hard to be objective about deciding to invest. 

I have an off market commercial deal in a hot investment area I'm able to get seller financing on. This allows me to get into a great property and leave the bank out.  I don't have anyone I know enough to trust as a p...

What are the other properties in the area worth and was are common features in them?

Hello, newbie landlord question here: Is it common to require first month's rent, last month's rent, and a security deposit for new tenants?

Running background checks on tenants, criminal, eviction, employment history are some way to determine if this is the right tenant for you. 

Plenty of renters and although home to a state school the town does not feel seasonal due to the other major employers.