Do I go to the county's records office to find out? 

Here in FL, pretty much everything is public record lol.

Record check has revealed no permit exist for front porch and rear patio structure, please submit plans and obtain a building permit or remove.3.

Our goal is to meet a targeted return of 15%-20% AAR within 5-years, doubling our capital within the investment period, to propel us into a bigger deal.

For example, I know of a deal in Reno, NV where all the records were still on paper, and the owners didn’t even know the rents people were paying.When I’m evaluating multifamily properties for clients around the Reno area, I calculate current, market, and proforma rents.

I think it will be initiated at the state level and implemented in how courthouses record deeds, liens, judgements, etc. 

I'd listen to the recorded calls and they almost NEVER asked the seller.

BTW: don't feel too bad, as many owners do a poor job of screening PMCs before hiring one - except of course, focusing on the lowest price:)COMMENT: If PMCs screened tenants the same way most owners screen PMCs...Regarding whether or not to pursue tenants for collections:1) I'd be less worried about this if an eviction is a matter of record, so other landlords hold them accountable.

I also have updated my application with a section where they can address variances to my "typical qualifications," where they can explain things like an old criminal background record (still states absolutely no evictions) or a divorce that wrecked their credit score. 

Honestly not surprised given the track record.