Also, there are no coverages for the most common homeowners' losses like water backup-- it's just standard coverages.3.Youshould get insurance as soon as possible -- there should be insurance on thecondo at all times.

This is just the normal operating costs, never mind the big things that come up occasionally with capex like when you have to replace a major component (furnace, water heater, sewer line, driveway, steps, deck, windows, roof, doors, siding, landscaping, etc,) and it costs $10-20k.

I am a 14 year Math teacher from the Lone Star state who is now wading into the REI waters.

The key is to save a decent amount for that rainy day.If you're buying a newer house with upgrades on the major systems -- roof, furnace, water heater, sewer, and appliances?

I love the shots of the trails and the water.. it is awesome.

If they aren't using a professional machine, odds are high that they'll leave water in the pad, causing the place to smell like mildew after a few days.

I am currently drinking from a fire house on everything investment real estate. 

Also she deducted funds from my account last year to pay water bills and I found out those were never forwarded to the water company so I had to pay that out of pocket last.  

Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies that spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.

Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies that spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.