Dodd-Frank won't apply to the origination, it's commercial.Neither a lease nor an option gives you the ability to make improvements without specifically addressing the issues, again, being commercial you can go there.I'll be back, have to run. :)

Sorry I forgot to included the address, 128 South 21st Street, Irvington, NJ

Living 550 miles away makes it difficult for me to address this isuue.

Although they advertise "bid before its listed on MLS" - I checked the address online and saw old listings and assumed it wasn't currenly listed.

But, Dodd-Frank does address compensation to RMLOs.

Or create a separate site completely dedicated to producing leads with a more obvious "webuyhouse" web address?

Rehabbing or owning in Atlanta requires addressing wet basements and mold as a part of the job.  

Does it match information I see on the credit report (including past addresses)?

@Sharad M. no nothing in particular. i just dont know how much information i am supposed to have before my first phone call and how much i am supposed to find out after the first phone call. i know their name, and address, and they are all single family, absentee. i sent out direct mail. do i set up a meeting with them during that phonecall?

@Andrew EberhardBefore you spend too much effort with apportioning utilities, verify that you are allowed to do this in Ontario.The best way to address the matter is to get a quote for separating the utilities for the two units and work that into your analysis for acquisition.