I would hate to see you go in there and start cleaning up a scene that may be an on going investigation.

Are you doing a preliminary title search at the courthouse or something?

I am going to be investigating real estate around here in the very near future because there is so much construction going on and i can see real estate prices appreciating rapidly.I have read all the stickies already and look forward to learning much, much more

We did the preliminary title search and found two judgements against one of the home owners.

Or, go to a title company and have them do a preliminary title search.It is possible for a second to be in foreclosure and have the first current.

I have a feeling the current market is scaring off potential buyers, and the area has a strong smell...I'll have to look into why it reeks of cow patties, but other than that the homes are very nice.So what indicators should I be investigating?

I'm new and noticed a couple people had "under investigation" listed next to their user name.

You should post an intro in the new member's forum area.You might want to investigate commercial blanket loans that would cover a set of properties.

Hopefully, you installed your smoke detector batteries and have pictures to prove it to the investigators following a fire.

If you are going to want title insurance then see what it costs to get a preliminary binder so if you do buy they will issue a policy.