- but you can find them online by googling for them (if no better option).  

Look at online reviews.  

(Wanting to add more animals!)

For a new lease, I will need to create a state-specific one through some online entity. 

If you do bid online, the sale will still be subject to short sale approval.

MLS will give you some, but you can look online to the City's website for the City owned real estate they have for sale, but those tend be up to highest bid.I wish there was a catch-all answer to this question, but there really isn't, because it depends on several factors - like what's your price range, what are you looking to do with the property?

In Philly, you can find out just about anything about a property / zoning / permits online.

My insurance company says they exclude coverage for exotic animals and any dogs with a bite history.

If you're not familiar with the area, I recommend driving around and doing some in depth research online about the location of the property.

I would caution working with any lender that does not have some sort of licensing, reviews, and presence online.