If you're self-employed, it's much harder to get those approvals, or they may be at much higher rates and shorter terms.

If you decide to sell, timing will be critical as the waiting period for the right time to go on the market may be shorter than the time it takes to recover the loss from subsequent purchases.

the newer water heater may be shorter but probably wider due to upgraded insulation requirements inside the appliances. 

You can likely get shorter term private financing through local lenders as well, but their underwriting will be similar to agency for non-recourse, and you will likely need tax returns for recourse loans.  

A shorter explanation of what I am trying to accomplish (still long, but the basic idea is in the first paragraph): The Good Neighbor Association**Elevator Pitch:**The Good Neighbor Association (GNA) is a nonprofit property management company that focuses on the community, and being a good neighbor, over profits.

Start with the oldest videos that would give you a very good overview of the subject, then dig into the more recent ones that are much shorter but very specific in each topic.

I don't see the benefit in paying into a mortgage for a total of 42 years just to save 200$ a month for 30 of them. which is $72,000 LESS but you've already paid more.I think it would make more sense to see if you can adjust your mortgage to have a payment that is roughly the same at a shorter term then to extend 30 years

If the seller wanted a shorter escrow period he should have negotiated that up front.

The interest rate is usually higher for seller financed deals, and the term is usually shorter.

Condos are easier to rent and will rent more year round and less maintenance vs a larger home will have a shorter rent window for larger families but can bring in a higher nightly rate but more things to worry about with maintenance and insurance .