Sent to building regs usually.Tenant complaintsNosey neighbors who like to stir things upObvious construction going on, like reroofing with no permit posted, all city employees, water guys, street guys, utility guys and plain old cops all report suspicious activities now, they know if permits are required.Your enemies or competitors, especially a competitor, they think if they have to get it so should you!

You tell the tenants in the building to report suspicious activity and if it leads to arrest and capture you will give a reward.

What should my steps be from first too last in order to make sure their is nothing suspicious with the house (liens, mortgages, unpaid taxes, ect...)Thanks

Should I be suspicious of my 'agent' - I mean - why not just tell me who the listing agent is?

They may be suspicious if the price is significantly higher than your cost plus rehab.

Susan Mhone These days the bank will require the property to be listed in the MLS and will look at it suspiciously if it goes under contract in one day.

Seems a little suspicious, but not an area of familiarity...Of course, I would not proceed without due diligence....thoughts?

I have to say too, having been in the regulating business enforcing all thoses scamming laws the lawmakers passed does make me suspicious more than the average investor type.

If this was a repeated thing then OK I would be suspicious but after one time?

There's a big problem with squatters They're probably just checking out because someone called in a suspicious incident.