In most cases, the lender on the 2nd could be asked to verify it's closed status but guess who the lender was...LEHMAN BROS!  

I understand that the Fair Housing Act only limits landlord discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status or handicap.

The status is listed as "inactive" which according to sources can mean:1) The loan had been paid off ( I highly doubt that but ok maybe, I still need a recorded reconveyance.)2) The loan was sold to someone outside of the MERS system (ok if this is true, I haven't seen any other assignments of mortgage)I can't find the servicer to make payments to.

One of the ways is through social media.  

Legal Description: TBD Current Zoning: k9 Entitlement Status: TBD Permits Completed: ALL Permits Required: TBD Cash Equity in Deal: TBD Total Equity in Deal: TBD Number of units Pre-sold: TBD List Third Party Reports Completed: TBD Development Schedule: (List major milestones in the development of the project) Just the Mechanicals need to be checked and cleared.

Social Media is another good one.

Although most, if not all, tenant issues may be handled without a social security number, one situation where it is required is when using a collection agency to collect on a judgement.Regarding your concern about re-verifying background checks with existing tenants, I do not believe this is commonplace.

Hi Kelly, I'm wondering what the current status is on these meetings?

I'll call and ask for the total amount she owes and the current status of the loan. 

I think it is very important to look beyond the hard data in screening tenants and also look at the soft data - such as, how they act in-person, their tendencies, social media, if their car is clean and things such as that.