I think being an owner occupant is the biggest part of getting the best financing possible.

When it comes to finding the value of a property, what are the biggest differences between using comps on the MLS versus looking at the “similar properties” page on the county assessor’s website that shows recent sales in the neighborhood?

Only downside is they don't give multiple policy discounts for rentals.

I think the benefits far out weight the down side..the amount of deals I get yearly from fellow agents that know I am in the bizz far out weight any negative.

As Doug mentioned, there are probably a few issues wrapped into my question but the biggest limiting factor now is having three traditional mortgages that will limit ability for another. 

My biggest issue is capital.

That might be the biggest sticking point in your plan, by far.

One of the biggest challenges we see is getting past the current management company and identifying Board members and other decision makers.

Has anybody done this type of loan what kind of loan is this and what is the up side and down side to this type of transaction is it a bad idea? 

@Amber Ponte   lots to learn in Tax lien investing the biggest one is its not a guarantee in any way shape or form..