They say they have the local diocese backing.Besides this, I have people who worked for government agencies stationed overseas for many many years, and have no local reports.

@Marco Bario Do you know of any resources that provide credible reviews of servicers in relation to smaller notes, such as a $30,000 second lien?

government website?

Long term, Jobs and growth largely depends on what the Federal Government does.

Except it's not random... it's based on Government studies of rentals across the entire country.  

I like big titles in order to establish credibility.  

In most every state Section 8 is a participatory program that landlords can chose whether or not they will participate in it (for now at least) So, although your state law says you cannot discriminate on the SOURCE of the income it does not say you must participate in the program or accept all government subsidies.To my understanding in California the Dept of Agriculture regulates most of the landlord tenant laws for state specific.

Unless you're investing in government debt, in which case your interest may be local, state, and/or federal tax free depending on the debt issue.Adam

I think I'll need credibility before approaching anyone to get involved in their deals and that likely means getting my Real Estate license.

Fnma and other government entities as well as banks are exempt from disclosures regarding the sale of properties obtained through foreclosure.