A private investigator or skip tracer might help but actually I'm not sure throwing more money out to find him would payoff as the authorities will be looking for him popping up.If it were me, I'd post the guy's name and company name stating the facts, it would certainly give notice to others and he's in no position to do anything if you state the true facts.

Depends on whether the Feds continue with tapering of QE3 or back off.

They don't have the man power to investigate them all without proof or strong evidence.

They were originally created to allow someone to continue owning an asset even when they were unable to manage that asset for whatever reason.

Arh, licensing requirements are unique to each state, so you'd have to investigate the requirements for the state(s) you want to be licensed in.Congrats, James!

http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/investigate/white_collar/mortgage-fraud/mortgagefraudwarning.pdfAll it takes is a disagreement between him and anyone who knows what he's up to - then the gig is up.

I am going to do a limited part and continue with polish as the carpet wears out/tenants change.

You have a story to tell and unless there is much more to this story, I can't imagine this preventing you from getting a loan as long as you are ready and willing to put 20%-25% down on the duplex.Your rate will be higher sure, but you can refinance in a few years as your credit continues to improve.Mistakes happen.

Should I continue to buy these premiem type homes that rent well and cash flow great but keeping dropping $25-$35K cash per home.

We invested there in 1997 but we felt that in order continue to be effective you need to either set up an office and staff it with your own employees or spend a week per month there (Buying, Fixing and Selling or Renting), then you need Volume to justify your time...