I predict that the substantial home price cost savings and greater control they enable the buyer to have will make them grow in popularity.

The very tragic LA fires have generated a lot of discussion about insurance costs.

Next up is a huge financial hit: closing costs.

They reason why they would do this is to get $4 million, and they won't have to foreclose into a bad resale market. 

Smart thermostats, in particular, can help you monitor energy use and lower costs between stays.I hope everyone’s experiences and perspectives help guide you as you start this journey!

What I like about multifamily is the splitting of costs.

BP has no reason to improve the search feature, which they could fix in a heartbeat.

You could also get a line of credit for about $150k (you should be able to borrow 75% of the value.)The reason I suggest this is…1) you save $40-$60k in selling costs. 2) you have a lower blended interest rate (2/3rds at 3.25% and 1/3rd at 7 or 8% instead of the whole $500k at 7 or 8%) saving you another $1k/mo in interest. 3) you only pay interest on that $150k when you actually use it, not from day 1  Unless you hate this property, or want to buy something you can’t afford without selling, that would be my plan.

What is anticipated legal costs?

Fuel costs likely to rise over time, but work from home helps