These are typically referred to as TD's but escrow companies prefer DOT (deed of trust, not department of transportation).I initially had difficulty understanding what BPer's meant by PM (private message).We have our own lexicon for my world, both the PBT (probate) niche and sub-niche and nano-niches.

We have two exits from the second floor though and two exits from each apartment but that was what the fire department requires. 

Use Public Records at the mortgage Department at your local Clerk of Court.  

That company needs each department to perform as best as possible because their sales depend on it.

The only potential problem I encountered was the water department not letting my tenant put the water in his name without my sellers permission since the water department in the area I invest in does not recognize land contracts for whatever reason.

If you are really interested in the industry start by going to your state's finance department and read requirements around mortgage broker (RMLO) license.  

If you contact their REO department the only thing they will tell you is that you'll have to wait until the property hits the market. 

I hear prospective renters write Dear Landlord letters in hopes of getting a vacancy.  

First thing I would recommend would be to talk to the building department where the house is located.  

Hi All,I'm currently working in the finance department of a fortune 500 company and am just starting out in real estate investing on the side.