One is in a rural area and the local authorities don't care unless there is a complaint filed, so officially illegal, but not a concern.

This grey area of filing really needs to be made more clear.

Most people suggest you take matters into your own hands and file a protest online to get your home's tax assessed value lowered. 

I knew that they would need to seriously lower the standards for these housing prices in San Diego, where I live to continue to artificially rise for a year or two.

For new homes or any moved home (in Texas) there are standards that licensed installers adhere to, but not sure about tightening up existing anchoring for older homes.Good luck!

I’ve read everywhere that you must file if the property is owned by a company, or if it is a rental.What about a flip as an individual?

Plumbing and electrical are upgraded to modern standards if need be and their should be no deferred maintenance or big CAP Ex expenses for quite some time.

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Can anyone tell me about the Affidavit of something that also has to be filed, and also once I have the signed contract can anyone give me a referral on a title company that does double closings in the Atlanta area....Hopefully this will be my first wholesale deal....I'm tired of sitting in the cheap seats....I MUST get in the game. 

I also know many investors who have done quite well in standard investment products.