@Keith Cuddeback The deed of trust will be filed with the county recorder's office and will identify the original amount of the loan. 

If you want to negotiate prior to contract, most builders are going to do everything in their power to avoid dropping the price...this could mean paying closing costs, pre-paying HOA dues, buying down your rate, giving options/upgrades at no cost, etc...basically anything that is going to allow them to keep the recorded price elevated.Even in down markets we are still trying to show price INCREASES phase over phase, even if that means giving away more in concessions on a case-by-case basis to get deals done.

Look at reviews, track record, and overall communication.

If PMs in MD operate like they do in CO, they are required to keep all client records for 4 years.

How do you go about obtaining records of properties delinquent on taxes?

As long as they have a good track record, it can be a great deal.

Like Ann, I have done many 100% rehab loans so it's not a scam so much but it could be the old bait and switch stuff or grab a fee and reject.You need to see what the track record is of any lender, do they close do they usually switch programs or whatever????

Certainly as with seller concessions, brokers can note the relevant details of the transaction, but presumedly an exponentially larger percentage of transactions will no longer include these costs or be publicly recorded..

Once you narrow down the investment strategy, you should connect with the mentor to see if you would get along and vet the mentors track record and experience.

Just look at the average number of months from Start to Completion for Multifamily buildings over the last 50 years. 17 months is a record!