Just like the police, the IRS uses some of the 8 essential elements of a crime, mental state (intent) being #1 on that list.

After getting questioned by the police, I asked about the borough building and mentioned there were back taxes and liens.

You called the police station asking for money and they laughed at you and hung up the phone.

lobbying 2 Democrats, one in the house and the other in the Senate to help Hispanics (for the PC police, that means people that moved here from Mexico) from getting ripped off.

Should we ultimately rely on police statistics if we want a true idea of the crime in the neighborhood?

It does make it impossible for a flipper to purchase and polish a home in order to squeeze a few extra dollars out of it.The other market is for properties that are dumps; generally REO’s and unmaintained short sales.

This is about making money, not about policical issues, thoughts or any social aspect.

In many areas and states policical signs have exceptions to any sign ordinance adopted by any authority, you may have such exemptions in your area, inwhich case the HOA may have difficulty in enforcing such a rule if it violates law.

Mary,call the police and the city building department and you will know I guess.If I ignore your red flags, this deal looks okay.

I'm a full time police officer and part time land lord here in abilene Texas.