See http://www.ofi.state.la.us/Bond%20General.htm and http://www.ofi.state.la.us/WebsiteListBondForDeedB....You can use their services even if there's not an existing mortgage - and pass some of the fees on to the Buyer.  

Instead of charging rent, he is a service provider for utilities and internet.

If I keep submitting loan apps, my credit score takes a bad hit & I have had bad experience in first home purchase when I went to these small independent online shops for mortgage - with fees and higher rates - they were just fooling me.I did not break the 6 month lock with wells yet.

A temporary absence due to special circumstances, such as illness, education, business, military service, or vacation, won't change your main home."

A temporary absence due to special circumstances, such as illness, education, business, military service, or vacation, won't change your main home."

The best way to search for liens is through a title company or you can try one of those paid title search services online.

I called a sheriff who performed a service called a "citizen's stand down" because the dry wall guy threatened to take a sledge hammer to the walls he partially installed.

I just read his post again as I missed the rip tide comment and I actually laughed out loud sitting here in the Acura service lounge!

Make sure it explicitly explains the process for termination if you are unhappy with their services, but especially if they violate the terms of your agreement.3.

First, thank you for your service to this country.