Then I searched on the assessor's site, found out the owner, then googled the owner's (landlord's) name and got a hold of him that way.

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

@Michael ZackThere is lots of information on this simply by googling leases and tenant landlord information for massachusetts.

Google the names of all occupants.

When something, especially financing, is too good to be true, it probably is For sure.Always rely on sites like BiggerPockets Lenders page or robust google reviews when going with any lender

You could do some googling for "lawn alternatives."

I have yet to see a book or google search that tells me what to do at each step.

Google frowns on (and punishes offenders) double posting.

Here is a pic from Google streets, let me know if you think they should be removed, modified, and replaced with something else!

Think Tesla, Amazon, Google, Apple etc.