clearly we're on to something when companies like Google have similar policies on their networks that are far newer than ours.

If thee was a time to worry about gov't economic policies, it was 04,05,06,07.

If the taxes and insurance are impounded be sure to also check those escrow balances using the sellers statement and add yourself as additional insured on the insurance policy.

Ask them for a preliminary title report and for a firm estimate for what they will charge you for an owner's policy.

The best policy is to be honest.3.

noobdog1 -- Wheatie shoud have said that an owners title insurance policy will cover any problems and something that you really should get on a property that you know has liens that were discharged and may have more floating out there.

Insurance is higher (hopefully you've changed to a landlord policy, insurance companies will deny claims on homeowners policies if the property is occupied by tenants) and as you're finding, taxes can be higher.

Those that control the policy levers will make sure the government's real borrowing costs are at or below zero until the bond market FORCES them to be more responsible.

Do any of you have a recommendation for a good document management solution for my real estate invoices, insurance policies and other documents?

Just make sure you have $300,000 or more liability insurance and a $1 million umbrella policy.