I assume yes, call the county clerk's office and ask if they have search available via the web.

@Corey Owen  going to a closing is total 1980's  no one has to go to a closing if its a cash purchase you simply e mail him docs he scans signs and returns via e mail then wires.I do this for my clients 7 to 10 times PER WEEK  LOL. 

Any limitations on renovations via the HOA?

You can view a form 5498 via the following: https://www.irs.gov/uac/about-form-5498Also, the IRS is in the process of providing more guidance regarding this annual valuation requirement. 

What are the terms of your deal, and how were you able to convince the seller to sell via this strategy? 

I've been studying real estate via bigger pockets, as well as the podcasts for a little over a year now and I'm hooked.

The PM blaming the power company sounds bogus - I have dealt with many power companies and none of them ever turned power on or off via e-mail.  

I currently have two properties, one SFR I'm house hacking and a condo in a metro area that I have rented via Airbnb in the past and regular long term renters after that.I only owe about $87,000 on my Condo, and its worth about $250,000.

Does anyone know how long it takes to receive a TSP loan via check?

We connected via facebook but I know him as the RE agent who rented my current home to me and we had a brief discussion at the lease signing a few months back about my desire to set out as a investor/wholesaler.