I feel like the federal authorities should be all over this guy (assuming everything in the article is true). but what do i know.

So any value added will (in the current Stockton market) likely be wasted:(Anyway, as you can tell, I don't have a great system and I guess that's why I am not a best selling author:))).

I know owners who have taken advantage of such programs, check with your local housing authority. 

If you are out of state and have a business you can file a certificate of authority to transact business in TN without starting a company here.

Start here: http://bit.ly/29sFXGj (I've known the author of that site for over 20 years and he's as straight-shooting as they come).

Tami,  there are several types that can stick that are not in the ROD office, it is possible for a non recorded lien to exist, just difficult to enforce, but some taxing authorities, and municipal liens may exist but not be yet included on a property tax bill,  i saw one once with a $3,000 outstanding water bill from when the plumbing froze and filled the basement.   

Just make sure you get the rules from the housing authority office, sometimes too much crime, or too many boarded-up houses within a certain vicinity can disqualify a property from being eligible for Section 8.

I actually messaged him directly on FB to kindly point out to him that failing to disclose these major issues will damage not only his credibility but wholesalers in general.

A class A neighborhood I would saySo far I have tried to start educating myself, by buying some books, including a few BP books, On flipping and no money down, bought Reo Boom, and a book on wholesaling by same author.

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