The office market absorption in Orlando in the near term will likely be driven the by an increased military spending budget creating high numbers of new office-using defense jobs, major corporate relocations, and a growing number of technology and STEM companies looking to relocate to Orlando to take advantage of the city’s low cost of living.

(I would assume as long as you are under the roof, it is fine) Again I have never heard of so, and I know this stems off of what was originally asked, but I figured Id ask. 

I would have to disagree with a lot of the posts given, and agree with a few others.Every market is different, and with that being the case, my comments stem from my experience in CA, NV, and TX.As an investor making short sale offers from the MLS, I am able to make many.

My reluctance stems from the fact that I want to emphasize that he DOES NOT GIVE FREE ADVICE over the phone.That said,he is a very relaxed guy with quite extensive experience in this field.

This is true, but my frustration stems from agents who refuse to show the property if I don't agree to pay their commission. 

Technically, yes, but we all know it Will happen.Appreciation over time has always occurred, so branding it speculation is inappropriate.Speculation in my opinion, is the purchase of an investment with a short term expectation of gain from appreciation.That said, Rich's comment that appreciation and tax deductions are miles ahead of cash flow and principle reduction stems from the actual amounts generated.

The nature of my question actually stemmed from the idea that maybe another investor had used a sort of escalation clause to get their offer accepted over others.

The Think Finance case stems from a number of actions filed against Think Finance, Inc.

.- Water problems in basements may stem from different sources such as the water table, underground springs, or simply poor exterior drainage details (e.g., sloping the grade away from the house, making sure gutters and downspouts are in place, sized appropriately, in good working order, and do not terminate near the house - they should discharge some distance away).- Prior to taking on an interior retrofit, I'd exhaust exterior measures first - sometimes, that's all it takes.Good luck!

The slack on BP stems mostly from bpers trying to sell Californians on some far way areas and almost always for a commission.