Occupancy would be a huge red flag unless you can prove that there is a valid reason for the move such as a job change.

I feared what she was up to, but didn't even know where the key for that house was after 9.5 years.On 10/3/18, I received a call from the City, which provides gas for heat, water, sewer, trash.

In fact, the properties on either side of the house are commercial - one a house that was converted to a nursery school some years ago, and on the other side, a former gas station that is now major wireless carrier's cell phone store. 

Strangely enough it's about time in the cycle to begin talking about oil and gas royalties and working interests as replacements for investment real estate. 

I use: Owner is not responsible for items damaged by the failure of the appliances or the supply of water/gas/power to those appliances, including but not limited to the loss of food.

How valid is this idea?

likely wont be allowed to  re use  appraisal ...your best bet to have a chance doing this will be to  work with same lender that just completed the  refinance …...in general  appraisals are  valid for 120 days

Move the appliances aroundwe are getting a licensed plumber and electrician for the gas, plumbing and other required electrical work.

I feel it’s better to proactive show potential sellers with this third-party validation to put their mind at ease.

PITI: $1,200.5% Down Payment of $163,000 Purchase Price.Property Appraised for $190,000 right out the gate.Originally paid Gas/Water for both units and electric for 1 side, but am in process of switching electric over to new tenant, which should save $140-160/mo.