Even with an awesome PM, Dont you want to be able to forecast your issues and address anything outstanding by or seller even possibly, mitigate your risk on the front end?

Most of the screening services just tell us what your credit score is, any loans you have, your payment history, and any outstanding judgments or liens.

There are nationwide criminal databases that are "nationwide", but only contain a few counties in each state. 

These type of properties get dump by investors nationwide.

I not only buy and rent corporate housing, but I started a business placing these healthcare travelers in short term housing nationwide.

Whats you max lot price you would pay for, since construction is pretty similar no matter what or where you build it (in CA at least..not talking about nationwide). 

He gets regular statements showing this outstanding amount. 

Hello BP, I have a deal about to go under contract, but hard money lenders will not loan the full amount required for the rehab & flip project.The seller has an outstanding mortgage of $53k.

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I cannot speak for Lousiana but in Arizona we have an outstanding REI association that will provide more real opportunities to learn at such a reasonable cost compared to Than Merrill's stuff.