HI Linsey, If you're going through conventional means then 75% cash out on a non owner occupied/investment property would allow you to get back $ 127,500 of your 170,000 valuation.There are also local banks and credit unions that will most likely entertain 70-80% LTV lines of credit as well, i'd recommend to search locally for these.The national credit unions like navy federal will go to 70% interest only LTV on investment properties.Often times local community banks can offer portfolio lines of credit up to 75-80% LTV as well.

It's a "secret" lien in the sense that the Government doesn't need to take any action to make it valid.

This notion is further corroborated by a government study, which showed that 52.4 percent of renters ages 25 to 34 lived in single-family homes, compared with 43.4 percent in apartments.That said, it is a good time to invest in single-family homes as rentals and those that do could be rewarded handsomely.

As an example, 2 years ago, I was negotiating on an office deal that had a new stable government backed 10 year lease, and didn't reach agreement.  1 year later, it was still sitting on the market.  

There is a "Federal"" document commonality referred to as "For your Protection" get a home inspection.  

Also, Chinese government only gives title to owner for 70 years, after that the government has the right to obtain the properties back. 

DaAnne Smith , welcome to BP.If you setup a non-profit entity, you will get some benefits such as early bidding, etc from government agencies.

I opted for a government consultant gig here in El Paso that provides great time off to pursue my real estate studies.  

I see that some appear as foreclosed for a while, over a year sometimes, and appear as owned by the Federal Hone Loan Corp or similar entity, but they are not being listed for sale at the moment.  

I do believe I am referring to a mortgage assumption that exempts the due on sale clause through the federal Garn-St.