Here is a link to the proposed changes: Proposed Housing Ordinance ChangesThere are upcoming public meetings as well as a survey on their website where feedback can be given. for those that are interested.I am not sure how the city is trying to get the word out, but I am just hearing about this and I even previously had registered with them as a landlord.

Most counties have the taxes listed on their tax assessors website.

The company is still online, HomeAdvisor, FB page, website etc. looking for some direction.

Turns out the owner of the house passed away (has no wife) and has two adult children. 

Do you know of any websites or the best way to gather this information?

I have a list of contractors on my website.

work.They look creepy, invading, aggressive, creepy and stalky.If you really want to do DMM (you SHOULD) be getting a website... you do postcards and please be normal. don't push too hard to sell yourself.

If that is just for labor that is very high, I would recommend trying to find another quote using websites like Thumbtack and homeadvisor.

I personally like to be close to my properties so that plays a huge role in where I invest.Plus there is always just searching through the real estate websites like zillow and redfin. 

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