I'd also talk to the taxing authority and see what the story is.

Nowadays, authors will have websites and Facebook accounts.

Only the borrower or an authorized party can speak to the lender.  

What they want to see is a written authorization signed by the applicant to allow release of the information.

A blog post was just published with the author, Mat Sorensen, of the 'SDIRA Handbook' that could help.

In the example, the author has a goal of owning 9 free and clear properties that each produce about $11,000 in income.

Unless there is some other clause in the agreement indicating that they can't make decisions against your express instructions....you've basically given up the decision making authority via the contract.

You might also want an Authorization to talk to the bank signed by the seller, doesn't need to be notarized.

I'm getting a copy of my CC&Rs today, but I would like to understand what my options are in terms of at least getting the HOA management company and construction company notified that I want to put this in arbitration and for them to not demolish the tile until a decision is made whether they are authorized to do so or required to put the balcony back in it's previous state.

Should Lessee default on the rent payments of this rental, Lessee hereby authorizes landlord to lock out the Lessee and seize and/or sell Lessee’s property to offset any rent loss suffered by landlord, or agree to a judgment in favor of the landlord for the amount of the debt in addition to collection and legal costs.4.SUBLEASE AND ASSIGNMENT.