I guess the owners changed the certificate of occupancy to a two family but never added separate meters as they occupy the large portion of the house (duplex) and factored utilities into the rent for tenant as there are so separate meters.Now in this situation has anyone installed separate meters for water/sewer, electric and heat.

Sara,They should be able to provide you proof of insurance (get proof of both General Liability and Workers Comp.) by simply calling their agent and having a certificate of Insurance faxed or emailed to you. 

You should receive a Certificate of Formation or a similar document from the Secretary of State after filing the LLC.

Off market deals found by driving for dollars, networking, mailing campaigns, etc.Buying through a wholeseller.Foreclosures that can't get a certificate of occupancy for one reason or another, and there are some pretty dumb/minor reasons as well as major ones.The caveats to the list above are that you will need to do more of your own due dilligence to ensure the deal is a good one ... this includes:Doing your own comparative market analysis to make sure the price is a good deal, since there will not likely be an appraisal done in escrow.Have a title company do a preliminary title search before making an offer to spot any liens or title issues ahead of time, since title insurance may not be obtained in escrow.Have a general contractor walk the property with you (if possible) to validate scope and cost of repair work, since an inspection may not be done in escrow.Then, once you purchase, rehab, and rent the place, you can cash out refinance to pull money to put into your next deal if you like (called the BRRRR strategy around these parts) ... x10 of these for you, and x10 for your spouse = up to 20, 30 year fixed mortgages through fannie/freddie ... then you can go to local banks to get portfolio loans for more if you like ... or not and stay free and clear and the houses should print cash flow for you like little ATM machines ...

The story made front page and caused a re-writting of the state law.Many people don't understand the law including out of state owners particularly in states with lien certificate sales or redemption.

I earned my Private Pilot Certificate about a year and a half ago.

The inspector came in took 3 samples and called me a day later and told me I needed a certificate after the asbestos in the taping compound in a 4 foot by 4 foot mud room was removed. 

A college course won't need much investigation beyond the material to be taught, any course that has a state certification for licensing, you can be assured there isn't any flim flam stuff. 

Transfer to corporation controlled by transferor) that makes me think you are talking about an S or C corporation (since a simple LLC can't issue stock, just membership certificates or debt bonds).

(However tenants can and do get fake certificates online)I do not know many specifics, or what the proper documentation or agencies is, so I suspect you get local legal counsel to advise you.