As long as you're OK with that offsetting of various risks depending on where the local market and local economy trend then I'd still consider buying.

Most sellers that carry after all have more than 1 property.It depends on the seller of course. 

It is the mortgage or deed of trust that allows a lender recourse (via foreclose) if the burrower fails to make the monthly payments and/or breaches the loan contract in some way or another.When it comes to mobile property, it depends on what state you are in and how that state defines mobile property; each state has guidelines as to whether a mobile property is considered personal or real estate based on certain tests.

But curse because dependent on who you rent to, you can have some serious tenants who damage your property. 

Depends on what the contract says, does it say its assignable at closing?

I also just wanted to let you know for the sake of your calculations, I'm a loan officer and (depending on your credit) even with a 15 year note, you'd be lucky to find a 4.25% mortgage on a regular sfr with no points nowadays, let alone a jumbo loan like this would be.

KW might depend on the office.

Depending on the agent and their passion for real estate they may spend some time with you and teach you some things.   

It really just depends on your situation. 

depending on the job search) until we move to the Twin Cities.