Offering security deposits in extra cash help a lot.

Granted, that figure is not to make it look beautifully renovated, but still.

From my experience the appraiser still needs to see water running in order to secure financing.

Nevertheless, I closed on this property a couple weeks ago, and received a letter from the county assessor that they had no record of the grantor (in this case, Nationstar bank) being assessed to the property and that they had no record of a trustee deed being granted to the grantor.

Starting today insures financial security and freedom we all seek sooner rather then later.

However, Lexis also makes it easier to access UCC filings (public notices of liens granted to secure equipment financing and the like) - which may be of no help in learning information about LLCs involved with real estate.

On the other hand, I always get the full security deposit before they get the keys.

I don't know if there is a security deposit, whether any rent is owing to me, and who ultimately is responsible for this.

The security deposit is only $200, which I think is typical for the area/type of home (I need to verify this).

Leverage in real estate is secured with properties so if you default the creditors still get something.