So check with the building dept or code official to see if that would be required. 

We actually just had an un-official BP meetup tonight here in Shreveport/Bossier.

Check with local zoning officials first.

My particular method unfortunately is grab a chair, photo copy everything, and spend a lot of time trying to decipher exactly what the "official" stats on a building are.Anyone have a time saving idea for going about this?  

I am assuming you aren't officially licensed until step 5 is completed?

That is, the only thing consistent about a private loan is that there is no consistency.In addition, much as it bothers some, lenders will call themselves what they want (hard money, private money, asset based, etc…) and there are no strict, legal, or "official" definitions or guidelines.Traditionally, hard money loans are based upon the value of the asset that secures them.

Yesterday I had my first verbal accepted offer on a FSBO house but have never purchased a property without my Realtor. 1) Should I tell my Realtor about the property and get an official signed offer?

I should be officially an agent next week.  

(Lien searches only check official records at county, so if municipality doesn't file things which happens sometimes you are still on the hook.)

They have not officially announced the same for this year@Michael Garcia - Yep!