'The American Republic will endure until the day Congress discovers it can bribe the public with the public's money.' - de Toqueville

This makes you look poor to public records even though you might be equity rich!!!

And buses can also be very noisy.Good to be close to the public transit routes, but not too close ...

Even better than income tax form a idealogical point of view (mine at least).Those own more property and use more public services by operating the properties should pay more.

Ah, just the beginning of long distance landlording.....if I were to do it and felt that I needed that info, I'd call the local public housing authority and tell them I was considering buying a property and putting it under section 8, then I'd ask, on the average how long does it take for a 2bdr/3 bdr to be filled.

There's nothing at all wrong with being a casual observer or private networker, but by engaging publicly, people can come to know and trust you, which goes a LONG way towards helping you build your business.in Chris' case, he is also diligent about advertising -- both in our newsletter and on site.

Some people are getting confused with Federal Tax laws/Publications and State Liability Law.

Section 10131.1(b)(1)(C) of the CA business and professions code says you need a license when:""The making of eight or more loans in a calendar year from the person's own funds to the public when those loans are held or resold and are secured directly or collaterally by a lien on residential real property consisting of a single dwelling unit in a condominium or cooperative or on any parcel containing only residential buildings if the total number of units on the parcel is four or less. ..."

I'm not sure about the law changes, but I believe this IRS publication still applies: http://www.irs.gov/publications/p523/ar02.html (see "excluding the gains")

I don't know how it is in California, but owner info is public record here where I live in Hawaii, so you could easily get the info and contact the owners or write them a letter.