If someone approached me with that pitch, I'd go find another agent really quickly and then report the guy.This has sparked my interest so I made some calls to the NYC Board of Realtors, NY State Board of Realtors, and National Association of Realtors, and the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs.

Background:So I'm about to close on a duplex utilizing a loan from the Veterans Affairs for a primary residence.

I'm looking at a SFH that's owned by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

The Dept. of Consumer Affairs had to step in and set forth regulations and monitor certain criteria.

Re: Vacancy rates: That's the state of affairs in areas of Colorado right now.

The excuse was that she was out of the country and the person handling her affairs had dropped the ball.

You need to find out, is your grandmother in charge of her own affairs or is your mother managing them for her.

But if it looks like a big, long drawn out affair, her moving would probably be best.

Good thing to know now than put someone in there who screws up sticking his foot in his mouth with foreign leaders in world affairs.

Dept of Consumer Affairs that security deposit for unfurnished rentals cannot be more than two months rent; that should be a reliable source!!