It is also not a common practice.Title companies have a margin of time they must submit the deed to the land records dept of the local government (albeit a short time).

@Alexandra Wright How about this (found on Wake county's website):Government records in North Carolina are public in nature unless identified as confidential pursuant to law.

Anyone that would, may subject themselves to a litany of regulations regarding ability to pay, benefit to borrower, etc..

To be a Realtor comes with alot of expense just to start up and then there's those pesky rules and regulations that you have to follow legally.As a wholesaler you bring together a motivated seller and cash buyer, buyer pays your fee and on to the next deal....no brainer to me plus I make my own hours and I'm my own boss that right there is better than money :)

A resale certificate contains information about the HOA including the declaration, rules/regulations, financials, etc and will allow you to determine whether the condo you like is worth pursuing.Sellers generally order a resale certificate for buyers to review.  

However, I think the water and gas (heating) is different for each individual property.Unless there is some sort of law or regulation that requires the owners to pay (which exists in the States in some locations) utilities, you should be able to negotiate that in your lease.Good luck!  

Lenders have more leeway, and thus their policies are what govern the transaction.

Lots of growth going on (by upstate NY standards) lots of colleges, the state government, hospitals, etc.

I think the Down Payment Assistance that the Federal Government is doling out to the states has artificially spiked house prices in the $150-$225,000 range.

@Michiel Hart, Read the following link "Watson and the regulators".