That call came a few weeks later, shortly before Christmas; my tenant told me trash was getting put out but it looked like construction materials.

With a purchase I made in Christmas, I doubled it yesterday, I view it as accelerated penny stocks.

Merry Christmas to all!!

With Christmas last month, I'd say they're just broke and maybe they could get caught up...

My father in law gifts I for Christmas every year so I have to wait until at least February before I bought my current duplex.

I don't differentiate between types of bank checks, but that's because I upped my screening process.I once took a personal check for security and first month from a tenant moving on Christmas Eve.

Closing should be ready for a nice early Christmas Present :-)  Thanks for all the words of wisdom, and stay tuned for more updates.  

I had a mother of three late during Christmas about TEN years ago.  

You're talking "trophy money"...I'm talking real money.Again, if the value of your property goes down after you've already bought it, and have your financing in place and tenant in place, your cash flow won't change. 

Seller Benefits:Reduce anxiety of possibly having two mortgage paymentsEliminate the need for moving twice - once after the close of this sale, and then into their new homeReduce anxiety of trying to find big enough space that is also pet friendlyEnjoy one last Thanksgiving and Christmas in their own home (not a rental)Buyer (my benefit):Get a quality investment home for 18% under market valueHave my first few months mortgage payments made for me through the lease-backAfter a bit of back and forth, we were able to come up with an agreement at a price 15% below market value, with a lease back option for 2 months, with a one time option for a 30 day extension.