They're best for lower-middle class elderly people that have little savings because these people typically have a lot of equity built up in their home, but they don't earn as much in annual income (if they work at all).

I love old people and yes, you are allowed to select based on age so long as you show a PREFERENCE for elderly people.- Young couples are fine candidates (especially if both of them work)- Young people that are single (single guys / girls) tend to be the flakiest tenants.

Potentially, if the tenants are elderly or disabled, they may get an extended stay.

HUD is the nation's housing agency committed to increasing homeownership, particularly among minorities; creating affordable housing opportunities for low-income Americans; and supporting the homeless, elderly, people with disabilities and people living with AIDS.

If you're not elderly mr. officer won't care...Kudos,Mary

I assume you can roll paint, so while you have these contractors lined up, as them what the cost would be, see what paint costs along with your materials and consider your time, doing this may save you some money on small things you might do yourself, but you can present the bids and the appraisal to base your offer on.You also need to explain that an appraisal is an estimate, not a true value and that you need to make a reasonable profit if you are in the business and justify your offer.Saying older lady doesn't mean much, if she is elderly I suggest you take some additional steps after you get a contract and that is to involve some center of influence, her kids, her attorney or someone who may advise her.

They were elderly and I was a kid but recall the situation living there one summer.

I manage an office and our current tenants include:ENTAphasia CenterCommercial Real Estate FirmLawyer - Estate Planning and Elder Law.BankLooking for some input on some good businesses that would be a good fit at this location for cross referral business that would compliment each other.A few of my ideas thus far include:Title CompanyInsurance CompanyChiropractorMassage TherapistFinancial Consultants/InvestmentsCPAAny other input would be greatly appreciated!

I found a house off searching tax liens, and the seller is an elderly person who has a relative helping to get the house sold before the lien redemption ends(this month)They refuse to do a contract, i even offered to make it just a week long, at least enough time to market the house, throw it on Craigslist whatever, as i know they have limited time.I think they are trying to work other angles, which i can appreciate, and they seem eager to sell( i got them down to $10k + i would have to pay the 4500 lien) Recent solds show about 32-45k comps, and my agent says the area(moreland ave) is a lot of investor activity.Today they told me "we'll do a contract once you have the funds ready, but we don't want to do all the contract paperwork, we just want cash upfront".I explained i work with investors and I can't market the place without having a contract, and i wouldn't want to knowing they can sell it from under me.Should i basically forget about it and move on?

Perhaps it was a crime but seems more likely to be them checking on the property for some reason (an elderly person not answering phone, someone not showing up for work and not answering phone, that type of check).