I am like many of you, is here in search for wealth of knowledge and growth thus, would like to share and learn from all of you.

Do a google search of the landlord and employer that she provided you with to make sure they are legitimate. 

You want to include criteria the county assessor doesn't offer in their search tool.

Search the term and you can find more details.Thankfully, my awesome lender realized that Home Possible by Freddie Mac was exactly what we needed and ever since I've been so confused as to why FHA is so heavily recommended all the time.  

The IRS doesn’t care how you financed the property, just that you’re properly reporting your income and deductions.There are IRS guidelines for your situation - try searching around google or talk to a CPA

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Use the search tool to find the information you need.

I have just started searching the web for properties, as well as reaching out to my small network of investors, agents, and brokers. 

Only buy quality tools; makes the job much easier.  

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