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He was traveling and my friend went with me to the showing as a 2nd pair of eyes on it. 

I was never even informed of this expense, I just keep a close eye on the ledger which is how I saw the expense.

Plus, because of the growth of the area and the elevation (you just don't get the cool weather once you drive down the hill to Brevard or other areas), SO MUCH money has eyes on it. 

A home (whether primary or investment) in my eyes is considered as a savings account once you own it - a store of wealth. 

I'm just glad someone taught me this when I was started out- Garret Sutton first opened my eyes up to it, and then I started a relationship with a stellar SEC attorney in Denver. 

It would be like if someone prepared to sell by painting to create fresh visual interest, but chose fuscia and lime green...those colors would certainly catch the eye but I'd never claim that they overdid the curb appeal by painting with too much visual interest.

Would she need to be an owner occupant in the eyes of the lender.

Happy to help further Honest and an eye opener!

We are newbies, and don't want to miss out on a great investment and tax savings opportunity, but obviously want to do everything correctly in the eyes of Uncle Sam.