T-Value was an old program that was free, it might still be around. 

They have several programs running all the time.

Read More...REO To RentWhile the Federal Reserve, along with the current Administration, have tried a litany of programs to jump start the housing market nothing has worked as well as the "REO to Rent" program.

Also, most lenders and brokers have access to both conventional and government programs (unlike most credit unions and banks).

Nevertheless, in response to commenters' requests, the final rule provides a non-exclusive list of methods that issuers may use to satisfy the verification requirement for individual investors.The methods described in the final rule include the following:Reviewing copies of any IRS form that reports the income of the purchaser and obtaining a written representation that the purchaser will likely continue to earn the necessary income in the current year.Receiving a written confirmation from a registered broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, licensed attorney, or certified public accountant that such entity or person has taken reasonable steps to verify the purchaser's accredited statusThe underlined/bolded item above leads me to believe that this guidance is only for reference and one can do their own, independent process provided it is reasonable.

Detroit is an example of a rust belt city and it doesn't have money for basic public services.

<g> And although I don't know this yet - I am willing to bet that well before he started talking in public about the great benefits to be had in buying single family homes - he had a large stake in the single family home business.

Look too for memorandums filed on properties as these folks will be locking up properties.Talk to the title companies, tell them you're starting out and ask them who some of the area investors are, they usually don't disclose clients but remind them it's public record who buys and that they aren't being asked about specific deals, they may tell you some names..Same with RE attorneys, talk to them and just let them know you'd like some direction, not referrals as they don't like making it seem as if they are endorsing anyone, but just as to common knowledge of who buys.

I doubt that seriously, a public or private corp.

I'm close to Boston so for some people its not the end of the world b/c of the public transportation.