Hi Fellow BiggerPockTonians,I found a really interesting search engine for real estate details called HomeFacts.com.While researching an area for investment I found along with a moderate crime rate and C school rating, There are 70 registered offenders, 34 foreclosures and 82 environmental hazards including a EPA superfund site.Here's a peak at the listing above - http://www.homefacts.com/address/Colorado/Pueblo-C...I'll definitely add this site to my due diligence.MRod

Environmental - $1,500 to Open2.

Disclosure is a key element of the agent/principal relationship and he's in pretty clear violation of that, IMO.

@Jie LiWhat you need to keep in mind is that when you buy homes in the $65k range or lower, property management becomes one of the most important elements to your success. 

Department of TreasureState Tax LienLien by USA or Dept of JusticeUS Department of StateOther Federal AgenciesFrequent Superior Foreclosure-Liens:Code Enforcement for debris removal or mowingDemolition or Environmental Based Liens State child support lienUtility LiensWater/Sewer Delinquency (only in selected states)County (and/or School/Township) for unpaid taxesHere are some of the judgment and liens that will be wiped off from the property (not the borrower who lost the title) if the lien holders were properly notified and "had the right to bid on the property at the auction":2nd and junior position mortgages, such as home equity loans, etc...Credit Card Judgments recorded after the foreclosing mortgage Personal Judgments recorded after the foreclosing mortgageMechanic's Liens recorded after the foreclosing mortgageHope this helps.  

But even the best brand that is well installed will fail if you neglect to remove build-up of environmental conditions - allow the compressor to swim in horse manure and the air-handler and duct work to be dirtier then a wood-burning chimney.Most new installations should warranty their labor for 6-12months at least, and therefore most will generally offer to perform first 1-2 PM services for free.So, assuming you don't have a lemon product - which you'll know during the first year anyway - the ongoing preventative maintenance on a good, properly installed central AC system can really be done by you, or anyone working for you:1.

Rent escalation is a negotiable element in a commercial lease.

I love great urban spaces so I got my masters degree from Arizona State University in Urban and Environmental Planning, and busy myself advocating for non-automobile transportation investment and use.

In my opinion, there is a small element of truth to that, but ultimately, it is largely incorrect.Yes, REITs are valued daily, while direct real estate is not.

Mark Hu your by laws probably state the limited common elements are your responsibility.