So sad...... what is scary too is they only have them 10-20% contained and they are expected to get high winds again which can carry those embers pretty far. you also have to think these fire fighters etc. have been working around the clock and must be exhausted.

I'm thinking of doing this myself and trying to determine what this is going to cost me.

I think ultimately, one thing I've learned is how quickly economic conditions can change.

I think you should keep it as a rental, you'll get the tax benefits, let the renters pay the mortgage and let it appreciate.

I think it would be the right direction since we already decided to buy using a VA loan and live in SC. 

I've read at least half of the books published and I don't think that's true at all. 

What really matters is how long you think you will have this loan. 

I don't think he would allow someone that had to put the fee on a credit card.

Greige cabinets - think Gossamer Veil (SW 9165).

Based on rent of $1,695, I think you'll be lucky to get an appraised value of $160k with a CoC return well under 2%.