I have become really awesome at doing my own public records research.

It says it's open to the public and is free. 

that is a valid impression...that is has to hit the MLS before being considered.If there is actual "legal" action, it's public record and you can confirm it.

This plan is a public document available for review at any time.

My name and corps and purchases and sales are all public information in CA.

Reading the IRS publication on business expenses can help you understand what to do too.

Thanks  That's a dangerous question to ask in public forums.....LOLI strongly suggest you go to a mortgage broker who is active in funding loans, doing hard money lending.If you loan your money to the broker, you should do your due diligence on that broker.

What about public areas like street intersections?

All public information. 

I have to wonder if it wasn't W's "black sheep" status with the family that made him more conservative and vastly more successful in the private AND public sector than his father.