Do some research, find an area, get a realtor, tell them what you want to do, and go out and find houses - incorporate your knowledge from here / your personal education for due diligence.The only way to figure this out is to go out and look, come back with a focused question and people will be happy to help you.

Physically visiting probate court will have the added benefit of allowing you to meet the court staff, other investors etc.

I would discourage kicking the door down, entering without notice, and bringing bouncers... all three of those situations could end very badly for you physically and legally.

"For instance, if a public, private, or commercial educational institution fails to ensure physical and program access for persons who have disabilities, they are discriminating against these people.

I have incorporated a few of her suggestions.

There's a lot of info on this site:http://www.commercialbanc.com/apartment-loan-small-overview.htmlFor these mid-sized types of deals (say loan size 500k to 1mm), they want to see minimum physical occupancy percentages (anywhere from 70-90% minimum), stabilized performance on the property of 6-12 mths with results exceeding minimum DSCR of 1.25-1.30, experience by the borrower, borrower residence proximity to the property of 100 miles or less, possibly professional mgmt, etc.Small deals up to 12 units, you're probably just dealing with the commercial/portfolio lending group at your local bank, not these national lenders.

I don't know if title companies rely on the same digital images we see on the county web site or if they go to the clerk's office and check physical files???

Let me make it clear, these are NOT properties I have under contract and I have not actually physically looked at the property, the estimated repair number is just a number off the top of my head.

Need to be at minimum 10-12 on a cap depending on physical condition and tenant base.

Now I am not an accountant so please do consult with one based in your home state.Residency is a consideration, but is not the deciding issue of where you may have to file income taxes.The major factor involved is physical presence.