Math will tell all and not lie.

Im an ethical person, so theres no temptation to lie for money.

Easy for some to lie on the phone but in person or Skype you can watch their mannerisms.The fakers hide behind smoke and mirrors and make wild claims that are unrealistic and the always famous (act fast!)

Do many non-primary owners lie and pull homeowner permits...yep.  

Not original to me but, “sellers lie”!

If you are 100% sure you saw knob-and-tube in the place and the owner is lying about it, it'd make one ask what else are they trying to hide?

I doubt many municipalities make any effort to verify anything but it is perjury if they lie on it.

I know many people lie on the pre-screen, so I would hope they did too.

Monday (today) i have now driven by twice and there is also no sign of a U haul and just as much stuff lying around.

Effective average rent has increased by $16/unit, now at $1,000/unit (remember, averages are meaningless - submarkets determine actual rents) and the effective average rate is now $1.13/sq ft.That information can help you determine where your offer fits in.The real opportunity lies with the flooded properties without insurance that may need to be sold in order to be recovered.