This time, I record the dampness over video, and also discover what appears to be black mold that I can see underneath the cracks of the floorboard.

@Anthony Heatley, look up the property records with the town.

You COULD place the property into a Land Trust with the LLC as the beneficiary with your partner and you as the trustees (managers,) which would help conceal your names from public record.

@Patrick Britton it can be all over the place and also depends on the kind of property...i.e. is it seasonal, business travelers, big city etc. 

The November 2018 Houston Real Estate Market numbers are in, and we are still on pace to break 2017's record for total volume.

The mortgage company is required to inform the local record office of satisfied liens when the mortgage has been paid in full.Buy!

@Andy Mirza I'm curious if you also factor in traveling when bidding on cook county.

In addition, check with the state/county department of environmental health and/or environmental quality to see historical records associated with health violations. 

This route will be a bit pricey for you if you have no track record of execution. 

Buy buildings with partners that together have the money and track record, just make sure your goals truly align and that you will all get along. 2.