(the big difference being I am admitting it and addressing it) I absolutely agree that the fact that the source is a drug addict is completely independent of the evidence provided.

CNN /Money came with a national-per-state report on unemployment and foreclosure statistics which I find interesting. http://money.cnn.com/news/storysupplement/economy/gapmap/index.htmClick on the top left of the US map for per state unemployment and on the right for foreclosure info.It seems interesting to me that Florida which is on the top of the foreclosure chart, is only in the 5th place when it comes to unemployment.

An independent third party electrical inspection of the breaker panel isn't that costly.

One last suggestion: verify independently the cost of insurance.

Find Private Money at 100% Cost (IRA investors).I think it's hard road to be a long-term investor ONLY investor with no other source of income (job, flipping, etc), unless you are independently wealthy to start.

A long term, controlled study by an independent organization would constitute proof.

You have said you did your due diligence but if that is the case, you should already know the value and have no need to pay for an independent appraisal.

Basically my life goals are to use real estate to generate enough passive income to achieve real financial independence.

I'm looking for independent websites, not MLS or any derivative of MLS.

Anyway, the Republicans (and maybe even a well-known Independent) will compete for the White House again in 2012, and I think it's very important that people have as much information about these parties and candidates as they can.