Services you pay for - building inspections, appraisal, survey, environmental, etcIf the seller cannot or will not disclose requested information then you need to figure out why (they just might not have it, or there might be something they are trying to hide).

Each building has 4 units, townhouse style.

I own an environmental consulting company and do expert witness work. 

You can learn a lot from asking questions "interview style" and then imitate the good stuff.Your contract with your tenant is of most importance and having the legal verbiage in there that protects you is critical.

Honeycomb-style horizontal blinds are more expensive than slats, but hold up well;4.  

Well do you like to choose what style and when you listen to music or someone's party?  

The winner is the one who plays the game in their own style and never gives up. 

Department of Treasury with usc exceptionState Tax LienLien by USA or Dept of JusticeUS Department of StateOther Federal AgenciesCode Enforcement for debris removal or mowingDemolition or Environmental Based Liens State child support lienBoard of County Commissioners for special assessmentsUtility LiensWater/Sewer Delinquency (only in selected states)County (and/or School/Township) for unpaid taxes@Steve Babiak has also graciously compiled a list of forum posts related to courthouse auction sales below:  http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/41/topics/6897...

You also want to research where the big companies (Fortune 500 headquarters) are moving to for lower cost of living, better weather, tax reduction, business friendly environment, and better life style.

I don't know if it has to do with learning styles or what, but the "nightbeforetheexam" was recommended to me and it only shook my confidence.