@Mr Davido thank you for that link...i am even more happier with them...

Suggest you keep your mouth sealed about PT as all brokers are interested in FT.

One way or another it’s going to cost you extra if there’s another mouth to feed 

(Just a thought, but would the IRS be happier if I didn't report expenses and therefore paid more tax?

I could NOT BE HAPPIER!!

Current tenants are sticking around for next school year and we couldn't be happier.

I know of city-data.com and crimereports.com, so maybe it's a matter of just practicing due diligence from word of mouth/research/guy feeling? 

Yes ... all the time..See, because of my huge mouth here and disgustingly huge ego here on BP, people know of me.So  they see how many leads I am getting with my amazing website that gay (gay as in happy... calm down ) fairies made for me.

@Andy Mirza great response, you took the words out of my mouth...In general county tax lien or HOA lien has priority over mortgage lien.Therefore you should do 2 things - Adjust your purchase price to reflect those liens and reduce them from your offerOnce you buy the note, pay and remove those lien in order to prevent them from increasing due to penalties and feesThe important tip I can give is always check yourself in the county website to see the current status of taxes balance.I saw a lot of examples for unexpected 'surprises' you find in easy and simple search which can turn your analysis and assumptions upside down.Good luck!

I wish my bank would allow my husband and I to purchase two a mouth haha!