Is this not more accurate than the MLS would be? They provide everything..ownership/transfer/deductions, property assessments, spring/fall tax bill statements, tax payments etc...has anyone used these references? I...

Your government job provides a steady, dependable paycheck that lenders will love.

I asked for a copy of the governing documents but still waiting to even hear back from them.

Between attorney fees and government fees, I paid almost $2500.

Jamie,Most lenders have minimum occupancy requirements in order to be approved for financing....condo budgets (reserves) are also important for lenders especially for government loans.

To bad I cant get on that blog from my government computer

However, you do want a business friendly state and one that does not have onerous government regulations.

Check out the government foreclosure websites.

My fascination with REI began when I was 21 years old working for the Federal Government as a Correctional officer.

They will be tight lipped on specifics as government actions effect markets and pricing, they won't likely tell you the actual route of a propped highway for example until it is made public, but you can get general growth predictions and data that aid you in your long term planning. :)