@Jeff Kessel what about tax assessor records.

It will take a little while I imagine but having a 4hr travel time is a good measure to have as well, so if you are ever needed, you can make the trip out there relatively quickly.I'm also debating if I should buy in cash or try to get a mortgage, which is harder to get for Canadians, so I've got a few doors to knock on still but it's encouraging to see people making out of state investments so often now.

Or are you pre-recording each one to match the particular deal?

Here we have had a lot of fraudulent deeds recorded that were “notarized”, but maybe we’re just ahead of the curve here. 

I am the director of the Towpath Volunteers Fife and Drum Corps and love to travel around the country and world with the band.GOAL: Invest in small multifamilies in the suburbs/city area of Rochester and self manage until I can replace earned income with passive income from real estate (approx $50,000/yr) to move into a second career path.I do not own any property at this time but I've been doing my homework to be as prepared as I can be for when I get started.

I looked up the tax records to see the sale price and there was no change of ownership or record of sale.

I just downloaded the Home and Business 2018 version.My question is:  How do I record what will later be tax deductions as common expenses? 

The paperwork can be a hassle but having a loan with timely payments helps your credit score and helps you build credibility, not only with bankers but also friends, family, colleagues, etc.Once you have a proven track record of buying and managing rentals, you can explore the private money options (from those same friends, family, and colleagues). 

And why have an eviction on their record when all they have to do is give me proof they have no more claim on the unit. 

If they are losing it anyway then a short sale would save their credit a little bit verses a foreclosure on their record.