Any others with tips or ideas on this subject?

Check your mortgage out to see if Fannie has it @ http://www.makinghomeaffordable.gov/pages/default.aspx...go to tools drop down box, click does Fannie or Freddie Mac own your loan.

Arthur, good tips, but you can get a Google number for free rather than messing with a pre-paid phone.

Here are 3 tips for avoiding popular lending scams:1.Run away from fee collectors: A lending scam is usually present if high, upfront fees are paid directly to the lender.2.Obtain references from the lender: Although real references are hard to verify, always ask for references from the lender’s clients.

I'm beginning to doubt the validity of the records available using their online tool.

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Brandon Turner I appreciate the tip about the keyword alerts.

I once found a gun and 165 in cash in an old book and gotten lots of tools but never a 10k hotrod or anything as expensive as a hot rod.

In my area, all landlords that would like to participate in the Section 8 program must attend a Landlord Briefing in which they explain the process, expectation and give you tips on selecting a tenant, maybe they have that in your area.Good Luck !

I think a few helpful tips to get you started:1.)