Jim,, we are seeing that here in PDX as well... and I am good with a market that does not have multiple offers.. it makes it very hard for people and agents to make a living if you only have a 1 in 10 shot of buying the house you want..so some stability and slowing down in my mind is a good thing.but what I see on BP is people read the hyperbole articles that misquote things.. and the next thing you know they are worried its 2008 all over again.. which ( and I could be wrong of course) but none of my bankers or those in know in finance world think is a risk.. only risk would be metros losing major employment.. then it affects everyone landlords businesss and prices..

Always keep in mind the true purpose of screening is to find reasons to reject applicants not reasons to accept them.

@John Merritt  Thank you for your response - will keep all that in mind!

Also keep in mind that even if you're over that, you can still use the VA loan, just have to put 25% of whatever balance is over the 679,650. 

No one in their right mind would agree to be bound by the terms/conditions of a contract they haven't seen, much less thoroughly read. 

It's so important to be around like minded people.

Yes this site is for sure a resource and also wonderful for networking with other like minded individuals to help you get your real estate goals.

Nothing against contractors but they only have their bottom dollar in mind.

First thought that comes to mind is a sprinkler fire suppression system.

Now if you wouldn't mind sharing ... how did you land such a tenant and where can we find similar people to rent to?!