I wanted to ask is there anyone keeping a customer database?

Our software enables us to filter the very few good properties from the thousands that are available.

David,if your IRA does not have funds and is unable to make a purchase on it's own, using personal funds to make joint investment would be considered enabling and is prohibited transaction.

Self-directed Solo 401k plan is a great choice, it will not only enable you to invest in alternative assets, but it is also great tax-sheltering vehicle, allowing you to shelter up to $53,000 per year from your income.Good luck! 

@Wayne Brooks thanks :)@Edward B. if it were as easy as looking up the assessed value on the local assessor's database, everyone would utilize this strategy. 

The scenario you described would enable you to repay that Lender back upon refi, but would likely NOT give you any "free" dollars from your next Lender for your next Buy.ie.

@Spencer Gibson I have considered subscribing myself as they do have a robust database of owner information, sales, occupancy info, etc.For the monthly cost, and this depends on the markets selected, the cost I was quoted around $3k+ a month.

Technology has enabled communication with a remote CPA through phone calls, emails, skype etc.

So, it would depend on how far back you wanted to go and how many zip codes.The flag shows Cash, Unknown, FHA, Conv, VA.So, the data is there, just not so easy to pull it and we don't have report writing capability.Most real estate agents barely know how to use a computer let alone write computer reports for a database.

We also have equity in our house of about 175K and have paid off the mortgage and only owe about 25K on our home improvment loan that enabled us to pay-off the mortgage so I am not very stressed.