The rent to price ratio isn't as good today, but there's no new construction (supply) going on in the area, and if income increases beat out inflation, making it a more desirable area to live in over time, that might result in upward pressure on rents."

I didn't want to pressure anyone into anything they weren;t conformatable doing so they we're more than happy.

That's about it for the actual pet...... they don't "mark" or have other issues that will damage the property at any higher rate than a spayed dog.If she has puppies, the risk of property damage goes WAY up......The biggest consideration I see is that whether their pet is "altered" or not is a rough gauge on how good of a pet owner they are....do they actually invest $$ in the health and well being of their pets or do they just do the bare minimum.

My hard money lender is pressuring me to provide him with a closing date and although I have spelled out the situation - - I'm so afraid that he may walk away because he may not think that I'm serious about this deal.

Before you get it under contract, let them know about it and gauge interest if you like them/trust them pretty well.

If you want to gauge the CPA's technical competence, here're some technical questions specific to real estate, good for a test, in any order:We're making $200k in salaries between myself and my spouse.

How much pressure does the bank have to sell an asset off their balance sheet?

2) How can I gauge if a area is a good area to buy or not?

For the reclaimed question, most decks are pressure treated and not really a desirable wood to reuse, unless it's some exotic hardwood chances are it is worthless. 

So, look out in zips: 21231 and 21224 and surrounding area but YOU MUST visit an area or view the property yourself to gauge the block very well.