Are you saying that since I am paying cash you think they will accept the Bank statement documentation and criminal background check I am willing to provide in lieu of the personal financial information (SS#, DL#, DOB) that they are requesting but that I am unwilling to provide?

Save extra funds, find a good, quick locksmith to re-key locks asap, start a relationship with a real estate, owner-tenant lawyer who can manage the legal situations, understand local laws and what would and would not apply in varied cases, have a stable of vendors and contractors who can do any and all work needed to return the property to desired condition, start a folder with necessary paperwork for court filings, connect with property managers or other owners who can help with information, be prepared to document EVERYTHING, etc. 

Section 604 (a)(3)(E) & (F) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act states:item subsection “E” says…Intends to use the information as a potential investor or servicer, or current insurer, in connection with a valuation of, or an assessment of the credit or prepayment risks associated with, an existing credit obligationIn addition, subsection “F” says…Otherwise has a legitimate business need for information in connection with a business transaction that is initiated by the consumer or to review an account to determine whether the consumer continues to meet the terms of the account.The full document can be found here; http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/ar...Does anyone have any instances they could not or should not do this? 

Does any one know about documents filed at County clerk website for transfer of properties.

Further, should bids then come in high, the architect is legally required to revise the documents to bring down the cost to meet the budget.  

Alex, I have not read the entire document, but have heard comments and read articles ad nauseam.

Hi,I am not an expert but I think you might be exempt from specific Oakland rent control according to http://www2.oaklandnet.com/oakca1/groups/ceda/documents/policy/dowd008111.pdf:Excerpts:8.22.030 ExemptionsA.

Just make sure you have all the documents they ask for sent in quickly.

After speaking with my local title company here in Illinois, I was told that both the seller and buyer would need an attorney to prepare their necessary closing documents.

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