also would property records like property shark show that a deed of trust has been paid back?

Typically in this form they have the person staying and acknowledging that the Security Deposit is staying with the property, then it has a slot where the person leaving signs as well. 

If you think about it, these approval slots really belong to everyone, so in truth a waiting list isn't really fair to those waiting. 

I found a wonderful roommate/ rental situation for my first year in LA, but with my decent income to help me qualify for a good amount (also, my fiance is a civilian sports medicine physician) and VA loan capabilities, I want to jump into the deep end with the sharks of LA real estate.

I told her I would post on this site knowing this is where most of the big shots / sharks are.

Very little difference between a"lender", a "loan shark" or a guy with a trench coat selling watches by a bodega in a New York City borough.Today's private money industry is coming together and offering stability as well as known entities.

Just curious how it is working.In regards to the question in your last post, I would say don't "get back" to the seller when you know sharks are in the water.

40 cats and a slot on the local news 😒

Obviously they have a lot to gain being in my humble presence (my leads).and they will work with you (well when I say "you" I do mean "me")So step up, provide value, Show them you are not to be reckoned with, you are the shark in the pond of lil shrimp.

Someone once said, who was a member of this community, that owning 1 paid off property that yielded cashflow similar to four properties is much preferable because you only have the maintenance and management of one property.I heard that and found a lot of wisdom in it.Thus, like Occam's razor theory, the solution with the least moving parts with similar outcomes is preferable.One last thing I would consider is using a property manager even if you are staying in the multiunit.