You can typically go to the tax appraisers website - many of them will calculate how much the taxes has been reduced by SOH “Save our home” legislation.

I let him know in no uncertain terms that he was not going to talk to me that way and I was going to govern the conversation.

Account Closed as much as I would love to rearrange everything, this is an on slab building and I'm uncertain whether the plumbing runs under the slab (will find out once I get in there).

The value we add might be completely rehabbing and bringing it up to modern standards, or it could be simply waiting out a lengthy and uncertain transaction on a distressed sale (folks looking for a primary residence to move into would not want to put up with what you're dealing with -- that's why and how you make your money).Have your agent, if you are working with one, make regular, gentle inquiries on how the process is going, never failing to remind them that you are ready to close.Good luck,Vincent

I would pass based on his refusal to provide required information, refusal to agree to pay pet deposit, sketchy situation regarding his present residence, uncertain employment and CA connections.There is simply way too much wrong with this situation to bother wasting your time trying to make this applicant fit.

So there is something to be said for Paying off a mortgage, Oh sure I could parlay these properties into another 6-8 more rentals and have more income perhaps but then I would have 15 mortgages, would have to hire a property manager, most likely evict hardworking people in these uncertain times and have a lot of sleepless nights.

I think this ties back to the strength of this community and all the resources that help aid investors during uncertain times.

You might want a lawyer.There is specific federal legislation around leases and active duty military who get a change of location or MOP.

@Mindy Jensen I am not a fan of legislating common sense.

http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs5.asp?