Check out Taskrabbit, or Thumbtack.  

With the proceeds we later purchased two properties the same month, one with FHA loan 5% down and received a closing credit of $8k plus a $2k check made out to us after closing.

Hey Charles, check out Kiavi.

I like to compare services and packages before choosing any vendors, and thought this might be a good place to check for feedback. 

•Check historical flood maps to see if flooding has been a recurring issue in the neighborhood.3.

It’s a business account and I just checked, paying 3.95%, more than my personal one!

Rent and refi won't really work, rents are kind of low in that neighborhood.Best would be if I had a crystal ball to make decisions, but as mine isn't working, I'll take your advise on how to decide these things.TIA!

check your state laws.

Check out this chart: FICO Score Pct of Population Default Probability 800 or more 13.00% 1.00% 750-799 27.00% 1.00% 700-749 18.00% 4.40% 650-699 15.00% 8.90% 600-649 12.00% 15.80% 550-599 8.00% 22.50% 500-549 5.00% 28.40% Less than 499 2.00% 41.00% Source: Fair Isaac CompanyMake sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.

Most standard leases have check, or cash as options as a default so tell him that's his only options if he doesn't want to pay that way then he has to move on with a loss of his deposit.