Other times you'll see that the HOA is just poorly run and you want to avoid that property.HOA Meeting Minutes - These can be the most telling documents sometimes.  

When submitting the offer is there anything I need to include beyond the following:- purchase price- down payment- interest rate- amortization periodThe listing agent is asking for POF letter, which seems a silly to me when it is just for the down payment.

The IRA is treated the same way as your current IRA for tax purposes, but you will have the ability to invest in assets such as real estate that are not handled by the mainstream brokerages.There are two types of self-directed IRA plans, and a lot of good info here on BP on the topic.IRA Custodians hold accounts and do the processing, but just have a different business model that supports documenting the IRA's investments into things like real property, notes, etc.  

Try Pacer.gov its a court document site, I use it for locating recent chapter 7 and 13 discharges.  

I searched high and low about the tactical steps involved in doing a “subject to” deal and it took a while to learn and document the steps.

A written document that's signed between both of us stating we have a 50/50 share in the property?

Of course, it all depends on the quality of the partner(s) you choose to invest with.Within the IRA realm, there are two business models.IRA Custodians (generally trust companies) can hold an account and document that account's investment into non-traditional assets.  

@Chris Ahlemann If you can document the condition of the unit, your contacts with the landlord and their unlawful early entrance of the apartment then I would pursue filing a small claim.

I once insisted on reading the 25 pages of documents that accompanied a no interest lead renovation loan.

Ok here's a property I am thinking of submitting an offer on:1-sf block home 1630sq ft pristine condition(owner occupied) potential rent $13002- duplexes 4 units total 2/1 each rents are $675,$750,$750,850.