In some areas that I buy in, there are third parties that certify the taxes and municipal utilities that have been paid and which are still due; this certification took over 1 week for a purchase I made at end of 2011.

hmmm... in her earlier emails, she had said they were selling the house and sale would close at end of month.

I just read the original thread---juicy...I can't answer the where, but I'm going to take a stab at what to look for (which is at the core of the question---you have to know the "what" before you can find the "where"): - Follow the employers---seek areas where employment is both vibrant and growing (job growth leads to migration patterns---people have a tendency to follow the money)- Seek a community with current or future infrastructure expansion intentions.

Just the facts, solid advice and a tendency to back down rather than rise to the bait if another member of the forum is getting out of line.

I could connect to city water/sewer at the street (it's a long stretch - house sits at end of long lot). 1/4 acre parcels in town are running in the 50k range.

I have a tendency to think the world is all about me :shock: .I completely agree with you post.

If you decide to limit your prospect mailing to just a few prospect types you will have a tendency to have a rollercoaster lead generation campaign.

Master view at end and bath/shower and sinks toward the back.

This IRS topic defines rental income in this way: "Generally, cash or the fair market value of property you receive for the use of real estate or personal property is taxable to you as rental income." The question is ...

Its hard to make lots of offers and go away empty handed so here is an idea rather then quit in your negotiations I have a tendency to make my low offer and just tell them please hold my phone number and call me back if you cannot sell it in a reasonable time frame.