If you had a great HOA, I would tell you to consider holding it if you can carry the loss and you expect some more appreciation in the area.

And be sure to check with folks other than your family banker (where you carry all your accounts) - you'd be surprised how much price / term shopping can save you on each deal. 

And be sure to check with folks other than your family banker (where you carry all your accounts) - you'd be surprised how much price / term shopping can save you on each deal.

The seller is going to carry the contract for me for the next 6 months.  

And be sure to check with folks other than your family banker (where you carry all your accounts) - you'd be surprised how much price / term shopping can save you on each deal.

It is subject to limitations as @Caleb Heimsoth mentions, but if it does get limited, the loss can be carried forward.

Consider what returns you can get from other very safe (paying off existing debt you carry) investments or riskier investments (eg: stock market index funds), or what you can get from a different property.  

Plus, most stores prefer to carry 40 and 50 amp breakers; not so much the 45 amp ones.

From what I've gathered already is to always look for;-3 years experience-3 referrals minimum-proper licensing -contractor carries good insuranceAny other things to look for in the future?

People trade money for less hassle all of the time - like paying for a porter to carry luggage!