I have seen it from the street and it "could be" 2/1 1606 but won't know for sure until I can get in which won't be until next week.Question is, wondering if it's possible the owner added on but did not get a permit so it's not on public record. 

An example problem statement that I may have stated (and built the software for) in 2003, when I started investing full time: Build a tool for lead generation that collects county records from the county recorder's office (and property card data), finds the recent first mortgage defaults  from trustees websites or public filings for properties that are between 1000 and 1700 square feet, in a neighborhood of 90% like-kind properties with greater than 20 parcels, houses built after 1978, that can cash flow at current rates when fully leveraged. 

Transfer from personal name to LLC/Due On Sale ClauseIf one is transferring property title from personal name, a Grant/Warranty Deed would be drafted/recorded to transfer title.

Maybe you ought to look into buying positions in investments that were entered at yesterday‘s interest rates and with an existing track record before looking at the new opportunities.

The key drivers are still there (appreciation, hot market, as I mentioned) but you need to look at the real data - that is based on Public Records and Listings / MLSs. 

You said, "They recorded the deed...".

@Renee Jones generally you can not record your deed until the taxes are paid.

Two other small pieces of advice that are gold, as far as I'm concerned:After you've covered the basics ask, "Is there anything you can tell me off the record?" 

And, do you have accurate and up-to-date bookkeeping records in place so you have the appropriate data at your fingertips to be able to make strategic decisions for each property?

The argument was akin to saying we needed to call county clerks to confirm escrow attorney recorded our transaction when that's what we actually pay them to do in the first place.