For example, The Public Information Act (PIA) allows citizens to inspect or copy government records, including water bills in Texas.

I completed a mentoring program with Robert Shemin an currently working at St.Louis MO.

Ever since then, in my opinion, the level of incompetence and back room dealings that have been exposed in our city government has been pretty disappointing.

However, the ledger will be centrally controlled by your government.

Sure we need more government help  I think you're missing my point.

I believe it's important to understand there are certainly examples of investors who succeed with the use of the section 8 rental program but there is generally an underlying thesis that leads to the success, not the section 8 program or "guaranteed rent"  in itself.

As a chief financial officer you will more than likely be very comfortable digesting some of the New programs offered for investors. 

Since you're a U.S. citizen living abroad, non-QM (non-qualified mortgage) programs designed for foreign nationals might be an ideal solution for your situation.

DSCR programs vary, but getting away with putting less than 10% of either the purchase price or appraisal amount (whichever is lower) is rare.

Are you being paid by a local, state or federal program?