Around here, I could figure this out in about 15 minutes of searching public records.

Getting a realtors license is only a step above getting a notary public license. 10 - 15 years ago the only thing they had was access to the mls and data that nobody else did.

Big companies still use a college education as a requirement.

Hi all,I am a 23-year-old who just moved to Minneapolis to start working full-time with a public accounting firm.

When my sons are ready for college (currently 13 and 11) I could possibly sell one, if need be, to help fund their college education.

As noted by others the public records should have all the liens that are recorded on a property.

More because it would be too hard to educate the agents as to the subtle details that have to be managed to keep things on the legal side of the line.John Corey

Most sellers will tell you if you ask as they know you can largely figure it out based on the public documents.

Ray rarely speaks publicly but if you do get the chance to meet him you will be bowled over with his knowledge and interest in helping others.I am an owner of the guide and have spent time with Ray over the last 2-3 years (we both attend the Lenders Workshop where I moderate the evening and he is one of the panel reviewing the deals presented by the attendees).I have no stake in Ray's course or in his business.

Getting educated will really help and this is a start.Forget being a victim.