Excellent food for thought that we will discuss between ourselves and with our agent over the next couple of days so we are prepared.

Looking forward to a good discussion!

Hello,Does anyone have experience in obtaining property insurance on a property where you have acquired the non-performing loan? 

On the other hand, if you believe that the tenant is doing the second thing (using someone else's identity to fraudulently obtain service), and the utility company won't cooperate, then there's probably not a lot you can do in that situation unless you can prove it and/or the Housing Authority has a rule about having service in the tenant's own name and they can compel the tenant to prove that they do.Lastly, it sounds like this is a problem tenant so you should start looking into your state's requirements to end the tenancy when the lease is up, and issue the proper notice of non-renewal as soon as appropriate so that she's out when the term of the lease ends.

If they have  done a good job other than this, just have a sit down over coffee and discuss what you want and why your landlord is so passionate about this issue. 

They would take care all of the work, so not only research but if the appraisal board requires a meeting to discuss then they would show up to represent on your behalf.

I have been reading books, perusing blogs and joining in on discussions about how to find your first investment property.

@Danielle Hinton I usually meet with new wholesalers on Friday to discuss working together.

I am in the process of obtaining a HELOC for 150K which will put the LTV of my primary residence at about 66%.

I have also started courses to obtain my brokers license in WA.