So I finally decided to visit the website and see what information and tools were available ! 

I have done mostly Buy&Hold, but now I am working more and more with wholesaling.I think you'll find this website very helpful, Jim

The people at-large are outraged by the news about Trump.

Looking at the Fannie Mae website, I found the following requirements:Cash-out refinance transactions must meet the following requirements: The transaction must be used to pay off existing mortgages by obtaining a new first mortgage secured by the same property or be a new mortgage on a property that does not have a mortgage lien against it.Properties listed for sale in the six months preceding the disbursement date of the new mortgage loan are limited to 70% LTV, CLTV, and HCLTV ratios (or less if mandated by the specific product, occupancy, or property type – for example, 65% for manufactured homes).Note: Properties that were listed for sale must have been taken off the market on or before the disbursement date of the new mortgage loan.The property must have been purchased (or acquired) by the borrower at least six months prior to the disbursement date of the new mortgage loan except for the following: There is no waiting period if the lender documents that the borrower acquired the property through an inheritance or was legally awarded the property (divorce, separation, or dissolution of a domestic partnership).

This will allow me to know if there is any fraudulent activity.I require renters to send me a copy of their drivers license and they pay a $300 security deposit.I still mow the grass myself even though house is an hour away because I like to check on things but I could easily outsource this and rarely have to visit property.Homeaway takes the payments, maintains a calendar and website with pictures and details of the property.I wanted to offset the ownership of a lake house, then very quickly it started paying for itself.

You brought up an excellent point.

There is a pretty large Austin Presence on the site.

But I can give you some general advice.There's usually public notice involved so you pick up the list from your local legal newspaper or website.

Their website is clean and easy to use to get info..

Large land deals like that are usually more about timing than anything else.