Ask the builder for a timeline, make him commit to a timeframe and scope for repair.

Remember, you can put as little as 5% down on a house, duplex, triplex, or fourplex with a conventional loan.If I were you, I'd speak with a lender about your financial situation to understand what your budget actually is, then look for an inexpensive duplex.

I was after their tail for 24 hours before check in and heard nothing until right before we're supposed to arrive. 24-20 hours is more than fine, and I don't know of anyone that has had issues with that time frame.

We could not respond in a normal time frame that we usually respond in.So just wondering if guests were trying to contact hosts to find out if their rental was still available etc.. and not getting responses and guests were getting panicky.  

For my personal home, I went cheap and bought nice but inexpensive Costco tub that runs on 110v, takes 1-2 days to come up to temp depending on time of year, and I had no perspective on the speed of 220v units. 

As far as should you, blended rate is your answer right now you are paying 2.99% on $390K and 12% (a guess) on $285K. so:((285,000*.12)+(390000*.0299))\(285000+390000) = 6.8%So ignoring a few other considerations (payoff timeframe, closing costs etc) if you can get a refi for less than 6.8% then it may be worth it...

You'll learn alot with a less stressful time frame.

., but we thought initially it would be best to offer a cash down amount($20,000) and then offer a percentage of revenue over a three year time frame. (50% of management fees collected: yr1, 30%: yr2, 20%: yr3) until the balance of the "acquisition" price was met.Again I know I've left out a lot of info but this was just to hear some ideas or previous experiences.Some generals:Approx. 100 doorsMost are 2yr leasesMost are long term clients of the current companyAverage rent of $2300Thanks in advance and have a great weekend! 

Just want to clarify when Melanie wrote about selling at the date of death or within six months, that it appeared there will be tax implications after that time frame. 

This means if you buy a property that they show you within that time frame...you still owe them their 2.5 or 3% or whatever they charge.