It seems like someone who's getting Section 8 should feel like lucky to be in that program and not try to push the envelope by asking people to accomodate 2 pit bulls (yes, I know I'm being naive).

Philadelphia has far more in the way of requirements to meet.And there are many layers that have to be accomodated as well, What I mean here is that, there will be federal level requirements (Lead Based Paint disclosure document for pre-1978 construction), there is state level stuff (in PA for example, we have to use a plain language lease - no legalese), and then there are local requirements (Phila has their own Lead Based Paint disclosure, and a tenant handbook that the landlord has to give to the tenant as a couple examples here).I would venture to say that having one lease document that is universal throughout all states might be a tough thing to come up with, and you'd certainly have to include things that would be considered extraneous in some areas (because they are required things in a few locations).

Jason makes some good points and banks have always lived by the golden rule, he who has the gold makes the rules, but now, investors should be in the driver's seat, but many still are too accomodating to alot of bank requirements.

Thats one reason i got the property at the price i was willing to pay. do your homework first and then by all means call a local title company, one of your choosing. they are usually very accomodating.

These lenders mostly look at how safe your investment is financially instead of things like how much credit you have etc.The thing about hard cash loans is that they are more for quick in-and-out investments as hard cash lenders charge high interest rates (15%-18% I've heard.)There are hard cash lenders who accomodate more long-term investors(lower interest), but they require a downpayment.Since you're planning to buy and hold and you don't have a downpayment, a hard cash lender isn't ideal for you.Basically, if you want to purchase a property that you plan to rent out, you need capital.

If a proposed buyer who is willing and able to purchase any property listed for sale is denied access or "steered" away from the property requested, and that buyer files a report, that agent can be out of business.It has even gotten to the point, under ADA, that if someone with special needs calls a Realtor and wants to see a property, that Realtor will need to make accomodations.

The sold property is in California and the accomodator fees could reach over $10,000.The last, and MAIN reason, for just paying the taxes is that my mother is Terminally Ill and my father has advanced Alzheimer's.

I have to make "reasonable accomodation".

They'll often give pointers that are priceless, and easy to accomodate before you get too far along in your rehab. 12.)

Will have to talk to my accomodator about that one.