:)Hi Gwen, There are really two issues that authors often get confused when writing articles, especially on the internet. 

When I go to the article there is no author and no identifying information.  

In one bathroom where it had a leak and the floor needed replaced he told the handyman to just lay a board across the floor for them to stand on, and would not authorize him to tear out and replace the particle board flooring that crumbling. 

In addition to this, the deposit gives you access to the following:a.Advanced Deal Analysis Software – enter the purchase price, rehab costs and After Repair Value and we’ll give you a comprehensive break down including costs, net profit, and potential cash to close.b.Access to Proof of Funds – 24/7c.Contracts and Checklistsd.Additional Tools & Resources to help you avoid common pit falls in evaluating, rehabbing, negotiating and reselling the property.e.Your first evaluation is covered with the deposit.f.If the needed funding is more than 70% but it’s still a profitable deal, we’ll work with you to potentially wholesale the property and still make money on the deal.g.The remaining $1850 is rebated back to you once you resale your first property.8.Just like every other Hard Money Lender, one of the biggest challenges is helping new investors get dialed in on establishing accurate After Repair Values.

Further info on that is in the links you'll find when you read this next link:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/1073...As @Simon Campbell already pointed out, a pass-through "bedroom" is really just a glorified hallway to appraisers (and even the Section 8 housing Authority usually).  

Therefore, you would want to look at a cities comprehensive plan, to see what they are thinking of for the future and then make your acquisitions accordingly.Hope that helps!

I actually was sent an email today from a contact I have a CHA (Chicago housing Authority) that they will be handing out 1000 new vouchers in the next few weeks. 

In my experience, they will usually require something in writing from the applicant authorizing them to release this information.

If she has capacity, powers and authority as executor or administrator, then she can provide you a copy of probate Letters.

You'll need to get a letter of authorization from the owner of the property with permission to contact their mortgage company.A payoff can be requested without taking to anyone.