@Chris Seveney, I don't think the poster is just talking about professional squatters but all types of rental fraud.

Chris, I am seeking $265K cash out refi or a personal loan to pay for repairs made to 3 properties in Illinois and to continue repairs to get units rent ready.

Chris, the investor in this case might not be on the radar.

Originally posted by Chris Martin:Haven't we gone through this exercise before?

@Chris Vail  I am originally from Ohio, not too far from Cleveland where I am investing, so I have some familiarity with the area, and the price point is right for me at this time. 

@Chris Seveney does the site allow you to upload a spreadsheet with addresses and then scrape the owner's information form the website?

In Chris's case he was just lucky and  I am glad things appear to be working well for him.

@Chris E.,  Cash from a refi is not considered taxable boot.  

Any info would be helpful.Thanks,Chris

Originally posted by @Chris Mason:Hi @Rocely Mati,2-4 unit properties in core Bay Area markets are being gobbled up by very high income individuals looking for income tax shelters, tax-sheltered appreciation, and status symbols, all of which core Bay Area market MFRs are examples of.