I'm shopping rentals with this factor, but I already have one that has become a nightmare, and I'm in the process of evicting to sell, because it is just not worthwhile.

I have online access to my county's Public Trustee's records database, but I'm having trouble finding any Notice of Default etc records.

Many public records offices are online.

If this particular lender is asking for a little more than most, then I'll shop around for another lender.Thanks Again!

and the loan program he is offering will not let the seller pay more than 2% of closing costs.another loan officer is telling me i am getting screwed by the other guy.does any of this make sense.i am going to shop the loan on monday.i would love to hear from anyone on this.vegas

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Does anyone have any recommendations when it comes to lenders (specific banks, credit unions, online, etc.)?

I would pull your credit report yourself from the three agencies and start shopping around with different loan officers.

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Some county clerks put the public records online, which really saves on time.