Probate records are public.

We have several weeks go by without any issues - and then some weeks it's non-stop. 

Why would any landlord list their properties for LESS than what the government is willing to pay?

Consider spending some time in these areas to get a feel for the market and see if you'd enjoy living there. you ever dealt with ground up non owner occupied construction loans? 

The 1031 will let you get there using the tax dollars for your benefit rather than paying them to the government - a big bump to your net return.

If I was the owner I would be asking why is it not published in the NY times, or other publications that have high net worth individuals.

As a non EU citizen, I will need a permit to purchase certain types of properties, except for residential (unit in an apartment). 

Can you go ahead and change that (think address of record for LLCs or bills for other properties).Make sure any HOA and the local government allows for your home as an MTR.1 last point to add to Jamie's first point: if you can, take a video tour of the home and what you're leaving behind.

The number one employer is the state government, because the capital is next door, and the number two employer is the federal government, both are not cyclical and don't fluctuate, if anything their job base increases. 

Non-landlords don't understand but this is the way it goes.Very, very sorry to hear about the water bill.