Ultimately I found that to be pretty disrespectful of my time.

Save your money and get out there and network. 

We're fortunate to have an above-average income and live well below our means.This summer, we’ll be moving to Detroit (PCSing in August), and we’ve saved about $120,000 to invest in addition to having funds set aside for the home we’ll purchase in Detroit.The reason I’m posting is that I’m struggling to decide how to best allocate the $120k.

Not having them can create issues when selling later.Over-improving for the Neighborhood – Be mindful of your area’s home values so you don’t invest more than you can recoup.Ignoring Structural & Mechanical Issues – While cosmetic updates are fun, addressing foundation, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems first will save headaches down the road.For the best return on investment, focus on:Kitchen & Bathrooms – These are the biggest value-adds for a home.

Dave’s team saved me from all that.

Seller gets mad says will not sell house to us any longer and will be keeping the $10,000 in EM.25 day marker: Go back to the table because now we are still wanting to do the deal, well, I don't want to, but the other two partners want to save it.

I would just make sure you're saving for reserves and expect that first year to be really about learning the house.

The cost to repair your vehicle, and perhaps the other person's car, will be WAY MORE than the cost of the insurance premiums you saved by not having insurance. 

So the question becomes based on their individual and personal tax situation what is the estimated tax burden they'd save? 

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