I have access to the Recorder of Deeds records and Tax Assessor's records and I would be glad to help if you need any information on individual properties.

They lied to the buyers and told them they would be responsible for paying the lien or they would have to sign an agreement with Sunstreet at close of escrow.

I personally don't get bothered if tenants lie to me, curse or be rude, act entitled, etc.

And, if the money is borrowed and you lie on your loan application about that (they will explicitly ask and you will have to explicitly lie if you want the loan) then you're committing loan fraud.If you have to turn right around and sell this property for some reason, I,as the lender of the 20% down, will suffer a 50% loss. 

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Should I have agreed LOI terms with all 3 properties and sort of "lie" that we intend to use them for our contract even though we are only choosing one of three?

Anyone who tells you with any certainty what the Fed or Jpow will do is lying.

Even the people you think would never lie or walk away from their responsibilities still do from time to time.

As far as private money goes, I dont really know anyone with the kind of cash I need lying around that has any interest in putting it toward REI. 

Bigger Pocket is a very good platform to find people to help you. if you have half a million lying around, then I would say spend some money for these courses.