If she's honestly going to do better paying the rent, you could give her a chance. 

Also the ability to repay -  your source of income. 

Before you pay for inspections, estoppel, etc. go look at the property yourself.

We're going to see insurance rates climb for quite a while.

A classic drop n swap, what has been referred to in the previous mentions.

If you haven't already, try going off market, driving around neighborhoods that would be of interest to you and finding ones that fall into your criteria (your agent should be able to help you as well).

Hey, I've been using my google map data for a while but would like to know if there is a better solution you like.

That gives us our "strike price", which is the highest amount we're willing to go to purchase a property.

Parents: Want to be able to leave something to my fiancé and her sister when they pass away.

Those situations go bad more often than not, costing you money and the friendship.