I had one particular vendor with high standards that would exaggerate anything he found.My rule of thumb: people can live how they want to live as long as they are not 1. damaging the property2. living in filth that attracts pests3. impacting the neighbors (e.g. odors, junk detracting from the neighborhood, etc)4. creating an unsafe situation (e.g. hoarding and rescue workers can't access the home)When I visit a property, I document any issues and talk to the tenant.

Helping many home owners with their money problems is a win-win situation for everyone.

There will never be a perfect time but if the numbers make sense for you in your personal situation on a deal then I’d say go for it.

It’s one of those situations where the fine print can really bite you if you're not careful.From what I read in the Wall Street Journal a while back, a lot of these deals tend to come down to relationships.. having a good banker who understands the value of your policy is key.

I wanted to reach out for some advice regarding my current situation with my HVAC unit.

What is the frontage and parking situation?

I am unsure which is right for that purpose or if it really matters but I am sure it's all situational.

One contractor claims he can finish the job in a day with three workers, while others estimate it will take a week.I'm not sure how to proceed with this situation.

I am no longer interested in buying new property in Baltimore city due to my experience with this situation. 

My situation: I have an FHA loan at about 5.5% and my understanding is that it usually makes sense to refi once rates are about .5% lower than your existing rate, which means I may need another .75 to 1% decrease in the rate.