We gave it a shot because it's something consumers requested, so hey let's give it a shot and see how it pans out.Results:Consumers and LOs were ordering "free" refinance appraisals left and right that were ridiculously speculative about the value of the home ("It's free.

There are definitely still properties going to trustee sale, though the competition is pretty fierce and there are far fewer then years past.

. - but beyond that @Arnold Oh, consider the merits of investing your available cash in fewer properties to own them free and clear versus using your funds as down-payments and getting loans for the remainder to thereby obtain more properties.

This makes me think the competition is great and will be harder for me to find a renter.Area B has fewer properties for purchase and fewer for rent but is still on the top 10 list for growth in US and desired places to live.

The Bureau is also releasing a consumer advisory today with tips for consumers who are working to improve their credit history or who are dealing with credit repair services.

Consumer laws are being pushed to protect the public. 

That set me off onto a 6 month Audiobook consuming craze.

What about leasing spall sections of the land as gardening space for the tenants who already live there, or for community garden space for outlying areas - less time consuming? 

Lenders operating in the space of investment properties loans are not held to the same standards/regulations as consumer lenders because it's not the same type of financing.

We've found that for most applicants answering 3 identity questions takes about 30 seconds (and, contrary to what was stated above, no additional account or login is needed on the applicants part) - if they do not have a credit file, then, regardless of the method you use, you will not receive their score and they will need to contact the credit bureau to establish a consumer file.Some other advantages of tying the screening to an online application:No need to have to re-type their information to get their reportDo not have to try to read sloppy handwritingTenant can pay fees upfront; no fees to landlord