Lastly, they are naturally asking for the mortgage company's information, loan number, etc.

The old rule was that owners didn’t have to remove “natural accumulations” of snow and ice, but the court overruled that in favor of a general obligation to keep property safe for all visitors and guests.

Most similar homes in the area have left them natural and they are still selling quickly.

Naturally, for a rental you would choose something cost effective and replaceable.

The best thing you can do starting out is pair up with an experienced investor to help you get some skin in the game.

It's mainly to prevent straw buyers- also to see the borrower has skin in the game.

The policy mostly to prevent straw buyers (an investor using your name and credit to buy a property, and his down payment), but also to ensure the investor has skin in the game.

I would merely refer all parties to Civil Procedure Rule 231 and seek immediate counsel in the state of PA for all legal questions.As to issues of a legal nature; listen to your attorney.

Unfortunately, all title companies are demanding more and more documentation, especially when dealing with entities on title, but that is just the nature of the business due to all the fraudulent transfers.

So I have skin in the game as well