Check the state regulations concerning HOAs.I know that in one state where I purchased a new condo there is a law (about 5 years old now) that requires there to be a reserve fund set up and the costs of all items to be estimated over their effective life.

That would be one way to find people with whom to discuss Canadian specific regulations.

You just have to understand the rules and regulations for the state and maybe for the county where the property is located.

I don't think these are a great investment right now, but they're much better regulated than the companies you're looking at.

I hope this is a quick question, and I can get an easy answer.

I am buying my first home, and am waiting for a closing date. Our mortgage lady is aggravating me to no end. We have applied for a conventional rehab lo...

If the landlord is not following the regulations they could be in a very bad position.

Our county after several years has finally decided to start enforcing the EPA septic regulations.

Public is ideal, but you can work with the others, you just need to know the regulations in the area.

It is almost like the property is secondary to the terms and conditions.Rental contract, landlord/tenancy regulations, building code details, liability issues and ways to shield your holdings, etc.

The fees follow the rules and regulations for real estate (Federal and State level).There is nothing magic about an REO deal.