What information do you gather and what kind of government agencies are you using to get it?

Having served in the Middle East and also not wanting to get into a political debate, just remember that CONGRESS must vote for war.So the entire government takes the blame on Iraq, not just W.

Japan had a similar Housing downturn as you might know and the government bailed-out almost every firm.

I know the value of the internet and the value of an additional response channel and the value of the credibility, but how much of "MUST HAVE" is it for someone on a limited budget?

Many come here for mental evaluations and then off to government housing.

The $3k comes from the government (not chase).

My husband, who is GREAT at dealing with government agencies and regulations had everything ready to go for the approval.

This is a historic district with older residences, small shops, restaurants, medical centers and city government offices.  

@Ana Nomys  @Thomas Young Classification of PropertiesA Properties-Cream of the CropBuilt within last 10 yearsRented by younger professions Command Highest rentsAmenities Pool, Workout Room, Tennis Clubhouse etc.High Speed internet, Alarm systems etc.Properties lower maintenance low-risk tenantsTenants maybe relocating, looking for a home, Dual Income couples no kidsTurnover higher than a C PropertyConsider Highest and Best use maybe a special population.B Properties Still High EndBuilt in last 20 yearsRents quite high not as high as A propertyTenants white collar workers and higher paid blue collarC Properties Gold that looks like leadBuilt within the last 30 years.Tenants blue collar some government sponsored Vehicles in lot >10 years old and > number of pickup trucksMost vehicles gone during the day—workingSome deferred maintenance.In rentals foreverD Properties-Worst Area of townBuilt 40 years or moreGood CashflowManagement IntensiveNot a good starting out propertyAssisted housing, out of prison, hard luck etc.Lets take a look at the city and grade the areas.Grading Areas of the CityA AreasUpper level society resideHigh end PropertiesPath of ProgressConstruction tear down old build newB AreasBlue collar workers liveBusiness in area serve needs, bowling alleys, Nail salons, pizza movie rentals etc.Comb subsidized housing and othersIf you allow subsidized make sure they have a job.C AreasFilled with restaurants and business that support c-type tenantsOld strip malls in need of repair.

Regarding contacting local government - I've been contacting codes, county commissioner, and county mayors office for several years.