The county also has its own MLS separate from the rest of the state which limits "outsiders" from seeing what's going on.

I was unhappy- the appraiser said she'd finish the report up using 2200 sq ft, but they'd need the permits (which don't exist)-- we're now talking to the county about getting the house inspected and getting it squared away but it's turning into a nightmare.

Montgomery County has some great areas that are more reasonably priced than NOVA...

There was a house that came on the market that I went to view and saw it had a notice from the county that said it is not fit for human habitation.

Know the eviction process and duration in the county you are buying.

The assignment and partial purchase agreement are recorded at the county seat where the property is located and protects my remaining interest in the note in the event of default or early payoff.Yes, there are risks, you need to be sure your investor will work with you in the event the note goes in default and you have enough the capital in your IRA to fund the foreclose subject to your investors remaining interest.I found this note brokering technique to be an excellent way to direct profits to a tax-deferred or better yet, tax-free account (Roth) with minimal investment of cash from my pension fund.

Does anyone know how long does it take for a Balto County (MD) judge to sign the decree?

I buy properties at the county foreclosure auction and tax deed auction without ever seeing the inside.

I just started my first LLC in Florida and noticed the county requires a business tax receipt for ALL businesses that do business in the county.

You might run into a sign ordinance at the subdivision etc. but that would be HOA or the county or city to deal with and not HUD.