(It has not been tested though)  We are now seeing that because it is not our primary residence, that before we can do any work on the walls, we need to take a training course and possibly need some certifications.  

I haven't had to deal with this in Philly in a while, but I believe they have an online system for getting the necessary certifications.

Here in Houston it can run from a low of 2.6-2.8% in the city of Houston to as high as 3.5% in some suburbs, so you have to get your tax certificate, also add $200-$500 per year in HOA fees.

Also, I'm saving cash to put toward a buy-and-hold.As a teacher, I have a class I need to take this fall for my certification but I'm almost 100% mentally there in getting my RE license after that is completed.

Their rate is much cheaper than the FEMA one and didn't need elevation certificate.

There are a few foreclosures I've been eyeing, however, very clearly states that buyer is responsible for any certifications, including Use & Occupancy, Certificate of Occupancy's, permits etc or anything else.   

A degree is just a certification that you read the right books and understood them to a certain extent. 

The "certifications" for agents for this are all useless, self serving, schemes.

There are "perth certificates" that supposedly match to stored gold that's out of the country.

Looks like the main difference on legal zoom between a basic and a Premier is the Company Certificates and seal?