Mark zuckerberg, bill gates and steve jobs also dropped out of college.

I have spoken with the realtor at length and gotten copies of utilities bills, internet expenses, trash fees, etc. so I have reason to believe most of these are pretty accurate, but again, would like some feedback from the community on what i'm missing and what else i should be considering.

Most properties are landscaped with water conservation in mind and therefore you don't have the expenses or hassle of maintaining large lawns, high water bills, large tree maintenance, etc.

Quote from @Bill B.: I think you’r paying the price for shady wholesalers. 

Quote from @Patricia Andriolo-Bull: Quote from @Mary Pastoral: Hi, We had to call VRBO for a bill that they are charging us and this is how I found out that VRBO charges 10% commission for any booking that was made outside their platform.

@Bill Hampton lists some good ideas. 

If you close towards the end of the year you will have to pony up more taxes because most jurisdictions have the tax bills due at the end of the year.

@Zach RumfieldI agree with @Bill B. and @Bruce Woodruff that, financially, this is probably a no brainer and that you should run the numbers to see how it pencils out because, even though your dad already owns the property, there are likely still some upfront costs to consider.1.

Long term means two monthly bills. 

 Amended, Bill No. 120774-A (approved January 14, 2013).