There's a lot of good areas and an equal number of bad areas. 

If they only offer Basic coverage, be aware water and theft claims are excluded3) Loss of Rents equal to 12 months of incomeThis is not a complete list, but are generally the most impactful at the time of a claim.

By the sounds of it, you intend on spending a reasonable amount of time in the state, and so your personal enjoyment of the place is as equal a priority as the investment side.If you think you will be travelling back to Chicago a lot during your time out here, then a front range/summit county location like Jon has suggested might be in your best interest, so you arn't too far from DIA.If, however, your goal is to get far away from the highway, then come and visit us in Telluride! 

both the buyer and the seller must be equally considered, and vital for me to get the repair estimate right so that I make an offer that works for the seller..gotta study up on my numbers

I am going to start out by saying I know this is a bad idea. Unfortunately my girlfriend is not as logical.I have just been denied on a loan after having pre-approval and making it close to closing on a home. The lend...

You want your gross monthly rent to equal atleast 1% of purchase price to consider a decent investment.

However, I have litigated several cases in my state where the standard form lease from the association left out vital information such as cost shifting.

Less days on market equals less interest paid on the loan equals more money in your pocket.  

If you want to set expectations, it should be worded this way, “Furnish and install all caulking (Big Stretch, or Approved Equal) at all millwork, standing and running trim, countertop and backsplashes to provide a complete, consistent, and seamless caulking interface at all dissimilar surfaces per the drawings and specifications.

Don't forget to remind her there are expenses (taxes, insurance, repairs - new carpet etc) and vacancies so rents can't equal the payment.