Our fund doesn't buy self-storage so I don't know what the financing market for that product type looks like right now.

Thanks Sherry.I actually use Corelogic's Realquest product (Corelogic is the company, Realquest is the product) for looking up property owners names and running comps on a pay per search basis.

Make friends with a title officer and they will give you access to systems that let's you pull any document you want.If you have MLS access, the ones in California come with a First American product called Realist that gives you basic ownership info for free.

Try reading around the hundreds of threads about various types of real estate investing to see if you can decide for yourself which method will work best for your specific circumstances.Also, pay special attention to the BP blogs and posts about specific experiences people have had...that may be exactly what you are looking for.

Althought I must admit that the classifieds have been more productive for me.

I have a partner that helps me.Our products are mustang cobras, saleens,and roush.Our market is predominantly Kids from 17 to 25, you won't believe the money their parent have to spend.

Lenders have more to worry about in Las Vegas than "due-on-sale clause violations".As long as this loan remains "current & performing";...you have a better chance of "hitting the jackpot" at Caesars Palace, than having the lender accelerate an otherwise performing loan in good standing for a violation in the "due-on-sale clause".Spending a few hundred dollars with a good attorney that specializes in these types of land contracts should be worth the money. (...try finding these types of lawyers who are affiliated with your local Las Vegas Real Estate Investment Club).A lawyer of this type can create a new, or review and update your trust/sales-agreement, land contract, etc.Here's a different twist:How about a back-up agreement and a back-up deed?

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I see lots of these "handyman special" rentals posted on craigslist and even more as rent-to-own properties.

Anyway, I don't see why the 4S and Siri merit a special warning...?