[WestieJeff]

It's not that difficult, go to the assessor's site and get the parcel number. Plug the parcel number into the recorder's site. For the current owner, count the number of "trust deeds" minus the number of "reconveyences" or "substitution/reconveyence". If the resultant number is 2, they have two loans, 1, one loan, 0, zero loans, etc.

Originally Posted by NumberGuy

You have to do a bit more digging at the Recorder's website to look for any mortgages that were obtained right when the deed was recorded or to see if any outstanding mortgage has been satisfied... I must admit, I did underestimate the technical level needed to dig up that kind of info, but it's certainly available to the public...

[FML157]

If you're renting a house/condo you could also see if the property owner is current on tax assessments (payed quarterly I believe?)..... 3-4 payments behind would semi-concern me.

[localinsight]

Thanks for the info.

The reason why it matteres is that it has been happening
Here in Ca alot & I have heard LV as well.

Being disabled, "mature", w/a cat no family/close contacts,
If it happened 10% that would be too much.

I really am not handy. Due to arthritis (stiffness a euphemism
For literally can't move even w/earthquake.

Maybe I should just stay away.

Terrasini @ alliante was recommended now by 2 people -
1 here & 1 offsite. I guess. There are no current rentals
(At least on apt or rent.com).

I don't know. I didn't relocate back to the sw after family business
But I wish I had tried to get into owning a sm condo before
2012!!!! Investors seem to be creating a bubble. Prices
QUICKLY increasing yet county seat bankrupt. No more jobs
In sight. The same rentals week after week.

No one wants them. The decent ones go to 1st or 2nd viewer.

[BBMW]

You're wrong. Everything is negotiable. Landlords routinely ask potential renters for credit information. Smart renters should and can do the same, especially for small landlords. The LL can say no, but they may need the renter. In that case they may have to play ball.

Originally Posted by squishy506

Actually, no one is going to tell a renter if they own their home outright as it isn't their business and is an extremely private matter for an owner. It also doesn't have any bearing on whether or not the home is sold mid-lease. If you are afraid of having to move due to a home sale, that might be a valid concern, but local laws prevent you from being kicked out before your lease expires. If you'd like to stay in one place for a long time, you might want to look into an apartment, but chances are good that a rental home you live in will be sold to an investor who will continue to rent to you provided you aren't late on rent or a pain to deal with.

Another thing to consider is whether or not you're a self-sufficient person. If you have no idea what an angle stop is and are too scared to light a pilot light, rent an apartment. Single rental properties owned by investors (often out of state) are usually managed by property management companies, and they don't send maintenance out for every little thing, just things that take an experienced repairman to fix.

I've been in property management for five years, four of which in Clark County.

[aardogfsu]

I know of a landlord with a 2 bedroom 1 bathroom condo with hardwood floors that will be available this week...it's about 5 miles from the strip in a gated community in Spring Valley. He usually rents them for under $700 and I know he owns it outright if that's vital for you.

[bledsoe3]

Originally Posted by aardogfsu

I know of a landlord with a 2 bedroom 1 bathroom condo with hardwood floors that will be available this week...it's about 5 miles from the strip in a gated community in Spring Valley. He usually rents them for under $700 and I know he owns it outright if that's vital for you.

I wonder who that could be?

[localinsight]

All I want is to find a decent landlord
If I cannot purchase a property prior
To the owner of my current rental puts it
On the market.
Thanks