It is a cash deal but only 1% EMD (name on check to the seller’s broker) and they are allowing an inspection periodHowever, someone mentioned that I should not use a title company that the owner selected; that didn’t make any sense to me.

It is a cash deal but only 1% EMD (name on check to the seller’s broker) and they are allowing an inspection periodHowever, someone mentioned that I should not use a title company that the owner selected; that didn’t make any sense to me.

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Account Closed It totally depends on the location, class of property, when it was built and what the market will accept.Most of my stuff is class C in a smaller town so I do not over-improve but I make it nice, clean and liveable.That means new paint, vinyl plank flooring, selective cabinet upgrade or painting with new hardware (white is in these days). 

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I cannot remember the length of time- it's a year or 2 I think to activate, but by then you'll have to renew with DBPR, so better to wait until you have tentative plans to move down and already have a brokerage selected.

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The "little" HOAs usually aren't concerned if your tenant lets the grass get long for a couple of weeks and they don't make you get pre-approval on color selection for your front door.

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It further limits color selection!