@Adam Sporinsky, and while you are at it....https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/273954-information-on-chicago-and-cook-county-research-websites

There are there parts of building a website. 1.

I am in the process of buying my first rental property I have the opportunity to use a VA loan or use FHA loan the question that I have is which one would benefit me more?

I don't know of a single source for a list but go to the county clerk's website and search for lien or judgement.  

@Jeff C.It is a way to build buyers list for a lease with option or lease purchaseIf you're interested in building a buyers list of tenant buyersthe best way is to enter into a lease and option with the seller, advertise a house on 70 websites, if you PM me I'll give you the list of 70 websites Using an earnest money agreement  50% of the option fee  Buyer has seven days to get the balance of the fee +1st and last months rent  Once they've inspected the property, there is a closing at the title company I use an option release system instead of an assignmentIt's important to follow the following safeguards It's important to follow the following safeguards  First have the payment paid from the buyer to the mortgage company and insurance and tax  impound accounts, I use notecollection.comPay for a property inspector it's worth the money Pay for a property inspector it's worth the money  Have a delayed sale and purchase agreement in escrow

steve,all of our properties are rentals. check our my website too.this particular one is in Garden city, michigan. borders Wesland, close to livonia.

Since I'm starting out, I wouldn't mind this since it would motivate them to bring me more leads.

Has anyone heard of or looked at Mike Gazolla's website, "TeachMeMike.com" or read his book, "Real Estate Investing That Works!"?

Be sure to check out the forums, the blogs, podcasts as well as other parts of this amazing website and like minded community.

Hi Ralph, I would look online at your county recorders website and see if you can get them online, if not, then I would go to your to their office physically and request the information.