It comes down to a time vs. money volume kind of thing.Regarding owner addresses from county web sites, it is hit and miss.

However, based on my reading on the web It appears like the interest on Home Equity loans is still tax deductible if it is used for home or home acquisition related expense.

Please remember that I am not a lender and the numbers I use are based on web tools.Consider your exit strategy first and then as you work out the steps, your plan will become more clear. 

I think they are the I just can't afford the cost.I also use the web site of commercial brokers.

+1 for CozyThey don't have an app, but the web page is mobile formatted.

Yes, there is information available on the web, but most of them are catered towards ownership advise.

I'd like to start publishing my blog posts on BP in addition to the other sites I publish to.

There is a great free white paper report published on the general idea. 

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I read a book recently you might find useful and educational.Alex Goldovsky of ProTitleUSA recently published a book called Bulletproof Title Due Diligence: Protecting Your Investments".