But if that's public record too, and they are obliged to tell me, then I certainly will ask! 

I know a lot of people use excel, but I'd prefer a true database program for better data integrity, scalability, and creating reports.I've searched the forums and looked in the BP files but nothing is coming up in the search (either I'm not searching right, or no one else is dumb enough to want to build their own database).

@Abe SampsonYes, both must meet the use test.It's possible but you have to meet the requirements (job change, certain health-related events, or other unforeseeable events) - see Publication 523 for more info and search for the section titled "Does Your Home Qualify for a Partial Exclusion of Gain?".

@Todd TylerYes there are programs out there for investments like I have that lend 85% on investment properties depending on credit score with no MI but interest rates will be higher.

@Gregory A.The following IRS publication is a good source for the ROTH TSP distribution rules. https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p721.pdfHowever, I would first transfer the ROTH TSP to a ROTH IRA since ROTH IRA distributions are not subject to the mandatory 20% withholding at time of the distribution.

We had good jobs, zero debt (including our home/land/1 rental property), and I had just completed my undergrad degree program with no specific plan for how to apply it; there is certainly nothing wrong with any of those things but needless to say, we simply wanted more.  

Craig,It appears you can get online access in Multnomah County, but an account setup fee might be required to see the scanned doc that are public record.https://multco.us/recording/research-online

@Jenifer Levini  I won't say more than that on a public forum. 

The family is wonderful, I have never had an issue.M issue though is with the program.

Your options are different if you buy it in your own name vs. an LLC.I like credit unions, because they are member owned (in comparison to private or publicly owned) and often have lower fees.