For me the end goal is to build a portfolio of passive income that will enable me to permanently depart the rat race and do what I love without feeling any heartburn.

Ask for the commercial lending department and if you have time, it would't hurt to talk to the president or VP

Are they a residential brokerage or a brokerage that also has a commercial department but takes listings all over the different asset classes??

I then check the state department of corporations website and lookup the llc however it doesnt list the members names so it's not clear who actually owns the property.says i can order a copy of the articles, which would give me the members, but it comes in the mail so it will be slow and costs $10.is there any online resource where i can view this information immediately?

Based on some of the older posts I read, ,it sounds like the insurance companies go with whatever the fire department reports.

That manager rented your house to a section 8 tenant, took the house through the inspection process, brought the house in compliance with Section 8 requirements, and entered into a contract with section 8.I have found the section 8 department in Charlotte, NC to be reasonable but firm.

Have you checked with the local building department about how annoyed they are on the condition of the building.I buy these deals all the time.

I am very adimant with the bank and tell them to talk to their legal department before they try to lower my contracted 6% commission.

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs requires that you pass a 2 1/2 day course, pay for licensing fees, have a $50k bond and follow stricter sales guidelines.

You will need to get that exact wording from ETC.If you are determined to move forward with ETC, I'd call the people or department you are working with at ETC now and ask them how to address this issue.