A 5 bedroom is unusually large for Sec 8. 

I'd also enjoy hearing your thoughts on this: Are we seeing a trend towards these unusual properties in the current market?

I'm even considering some financial or professional service businesses.Remember, in uncertain times, the old saying 'cashflow is king' really holds up.

That is an unusual one-off thing with a bazillion favors called in (ties into culture), but possible when needed.Typically, underwriting is local.

Our plumber, who runs a drain-clearing business, says that they probably snagged on a seam and this is not an unusual occurrence.

I also don't know if its unusual to have that much out of pocket, plus whatever my down payment and potential rehab is. 

Curious because of how unusually large it is, I looked up a home that has been under constructed all year and appears to be finished. 

He found a cracked pipe boot (not unusual) and the leak just happened to be right under this area. 

Personally I would rather he moved after his whining.He makes enough money and this is not about someone being on the street.He is also a business person himself.If he has disregard for my business I am uncertain I want him.The biggest issue is that he stated he will be under duress to stay because he is too busy to move, yet I do not want him now. 

While other strategies will work better in certain markets, I am convinced through experience that this offers the greatest benefits to a retirement scenario in our uncertain times.