So, I have spent a little extra $'s on the Nest products with an Internet On The Go hot spot device in each home.The thermostat looks great...but does not bring in additional revenue : ( It does allow me to advertise the "smart" device though : ) And it also allows me to control the thermostat remotely if the the property became vacant.Their other product, the Nest Protect (co/smoke detectors), allows me to see if the batteries are still working in the units remotely and can get a notice if an alarm goes off.

When it comes to copies, do you tend to keep that information in a filing cabinet, a safe, elsewhere?

I have been cruising around BP for 30 mins and counting from my mobile device.

You can look at a graph on [REMOVED] that compares the Case Shilller home price index for Dallas compared to LA and the total US and it sure looks like a safe market.

So, it's safe to say that Desert Hot Springs is abuzz about your property....Sorry.

That being said, I will definitely be on the alert to any purchase not being a safe deal.

@Mel Adams, You rightfully went to Rev Proc 2008-16 and read the safe harbor there. 

Should I start more safely by providing funds through a local hard money lender and then graduate to private lending? 

IMHO the better strategy is use defaulted taxes as a lead source for finding opportunities to buy from principals and those with fractional interests or secured creditor claims.Unlike tax liens (or deed states) clearing title becomes an issue that must be addressed and is entirely avoided if you merely use the list as a lead device. 

"Safe house" for women's shelter.2.