I really wouldn't be surprised if this practice found itself in the cross hairs of government regulators.

It may not be worth very much and if there are any government liens on there they will survive the tax deed sale and cannot be removed without paying them.

Write a short letter to the state governing agency as well as the realtor's local associations.

I also took a much deeper interest in the direction the markets were heading and what was happening in the upper levels of government...Again, I worked hard every day.

Just so you know there are laws governing agents disclosing they are agents when talking to people.

There are government programs that offer downpayment assistance or are more gracious with the qualifications. 

You register on the government site, and that will give you access to the Do Not Call List. 

I know right now we are seeing what else the government will be able to do to help many own properties.

1.125% origination charge $1,148underwriting fee $995Appraisal, credit report fee, flood vert fee, tax service fee $826Title insurance $559Taxes and government fees $4,255Prepaids  $1,084Initial escrow payment $1,040Lender and settlement fees (closing protection letter, e-docs, lender's title insurance, settlement fee, etc) $1,180

Landlords in every state are bound by certain rules and regulations and each state will have their own laws governing landlords and tenants.