Recording Fee 12.

2) What percentage is their track record of delivering what they promise to deliver?

I've always gotten a signed "authorization to release loan info" from the owner on record. 

Stay Organized: Keep detailed records of all expenses, timelines, and communications.

That's not to say all of them, there are definitely a lot of professional and successful residential GCs (take a look at some of the guys commenting above, their track records are impressive).

Did you pay an auction premium like Auction.com or is the number you bid the final number plus recording fees? 

@Chris May, @Joe SplitrockFor the record, I read every post from start to finish.I'll just add a couple "common sense" observations: 1.) 

But might help others avoid this pitfall…when a mortgage is transferred between banks, I’m learning they don’t record a lien release with the county. 

.✅ Investors - Keep detailed records of ALL rental property expenses to reduce your taxable income - helping your CPA spot additional tax saving opportunities.Imperative to use a CPA who is well versed in Real Estate tax code.My CPA is just that - DM me to get his contact information....

They can limit what property owners can do, including house hacking.Even if the city has no restrictions, if legally binding and properly recorded, covenants can enforce rules that supersede local ordinances for those living within the neighborhood.