Even though I live here, I feel like I don't know a lot outside of my common areas.

There are others who might disagree but they all have one thing in common...they make commissions on the other two options.

Is an 85% LTV common?

I almost at a point where I don't even bother with home inspectors.Some other common issues with older houses, particularly if you will be renting:  lead paint, asbestos, mold (although I find older houses are leaky enough that, as long as the roof drains well, air movement through the building is good and prevents moisture buildup), steep staircases, narrow hallways.But you MUST MUST MUST do a walk-through with an experienced contractor (one who specifically has experience renovating older houses/buildings) prior to placing an offer.  

Charitable TrustsAgents commonly make 100k a year or more

I found the cost to be to high to make sense especially since we would need a GC to mange it (we directly manage our local construction projects)This is a very common problem throughout the Carolinas and the southeast US.

More common is the potential buyer who pays large sums up from for the promise of financing that disappears once payment is made.  

Oh, and this month we  are having a one of the owners/ lawyer of Common Wealth Trust Services speak about setting up Land Trusts to do your real estate investing.Have a blessed Day!

If it's a common name also search the town or city or county with their name to see if you get different results.

Educational deficiency is quite common.