By simple math terms, you could conclude we are 50% communist.The tax code is not the instructions and publications the IRS publishes and we all have become familiar with.

My approach going forward is to use both creative financing and forced appreciation to minimize my invested cash.As I look to expand in the Edmond/OKC area, I find myself pouring over public records, direct mailing local investor-owners, reaching out to listing agents, etc.

An experienced sponsor should know that it is not legal to publicly advertise.

A properly recorded lien is public record, so if you've found that lien it's likely correct and this guy is just trying to find a sucker. 

The trick is getting access to their 'buyer's list', getting access to listings before they list them publicly.  

@Adam A.So, they rapidly push all these new landlord restrictions through last spring without much dialogue from the public. 

I believe they charge the seller a fee that's how they make the money.. send a property thorugh their system its semi auto mated and you can see all the non public charges..

I learned this lesson early on in the public sector, where there is no "profit", only breaking even and taking in enough money to pay for future repairs.

Zillow (and other public companies) have 90 day windows.

However, Under California Civil Code Section 1102.4, agents and sellers who made disclosures based on information from public agencies or qualified experts may receive some liability if the information turns out being incorrect.