The body was in there three days and it stunk it up, but they had it professionally cleaned by one of those dead-body-cleaner-upper-after companies.

Know any body that can inspect the properties for my out there ???

WHEN (when NOT if) the 40yr mortgage get's it's christening via regulatory/gov bodies, the fever pitch of sales is going to make this last run-up look like a warm-up.

We need a place that will chill our Wyoming bones in the winter months (most likely December - March).WATER: it could be a beach house (sunsets are a favorite) but would consider lakes, canals, or other bodies of water for canoes, paddle boards, swimming, sunsets, etc.WALK: It must be good for long walks with our dogs and friends.

Regulators do not give legal advice, they may give their opinion of a regulatory policy.

That changed over the last few years where a back up strategy was an afterthought or non excitant.Headwinds: regulatory, interest rates, house prices, "professional" competition, and market saturation.

Can any body tell me where and how they find investment properties in Houston.

As a broker you'll have regulatory requirements.  

I have seen a lot of terrible things, methlabs, police cordons of places where there are bodies lying in the street (not just around Obamas house *wink*).

I was not aware that if there was no 'release' that a tank could be left in-place, washed and then abandoned with with fill / foam inside.I get that regulatory agencies are unlikely to say there will never be any 'liability' but it sounds as if the closure report / 'no further action' letter stands as comfort to the (new) owner and any lender that the issue has been fully addressed.Oren