This straightforward process allows you to verify encumbrances before considering a property investment.Alternatively, engaging a title company can offer a more comprehensive approach to uncovering liens.

Also, often times the original homeowners still live in the property so once the sale is ratified you have to go through the eviction process or offer cash for keys to get them to leave.

Too bad that BiggerPockets does not offer an LOL reaction. 

Prime is more expensive but offers a bit more robust documents, etc.

Great points, ZharaBirmingham has relatively steady and diverse rental demand, and I’ve seen many investors I work with have success with C/B class buy-and-holds.Location is key—areas near UAB, major employers, and popular suburbs tend to have the strongest rental demand, while C/D class markets offer solid affordable housing and Section 8 opportunities.

.: So I have a house I am going to be selling in a couple weeks in the Clearwater Florida area, but I’m confused about what the agents are saying.

Hey @Keagan Scott, so I don't have any insight into Gary, IN but here is a blurb -"Those looking to rent out their properties for less than 30 days (about 4 and a half weeks) will have to get a permit, pay a one-time $150 fee, and have a city business license.

I'll admit, I spent the better part of one year in 2012/2013 looking at properties and putting in offers, before one finally hit and I've been off and running since. 

They think it's unfair because they only shower once a week but can hear the upstairs neighbor showering twice daily.

Of course it is very important to do proper due diligence on the investment and the operator.As far as self-directed IRA there are number of companies offering such service, this topic has been discussed here on the forum many times so you should search using this keyword and learn from those discussions.