—We use the government site for housing allowances, and aim for E5-02 tier rates, and we buy in areas that are in demand.  

this allows me to have an opportunity fund for the quick hits and not have to deal with landlord drama that I cant stand personally there are many other ways in real estate to make a buck and landlording is easiest to understand and get into.. but can be pretty annoying if you get some cruddy tenants or buy in areas were your renting to the bottom of the income pool or those on government assistance.. 

The program is robust and has everything you would need as far as printing checks, reports, P&L, balance sheets, etc.

I'd suggest start looking for primary sources, possibly through local government and chambers of commerce.

As you show the property to people, you can hand out applications with these basic standards printed or you can tell them what your minimum standards are.

If passed, the law would repeal the Costa-Hawkins Act and expand local governments' authority to enact rent control on residential property.

Drag it to the street , then tell let the government take it .

Like they say,"pay attention to the fine print".

Additionally they are not controlled by the government.

Some Auction.com properties even sell without an inspection contingency.Highly recommend you read the fine print, and contact Auction (or the listing broker they're working through, if you can find it) to double check the details on your specific property.In general, though, yes - you usually get your earnest money back if the deal falls through.