He has now moved to Los Angeles and desperately needs a car for the nature of his job.

Every investor's situation is unique, and the mix of available capital of both qualified retirement and non-qualified types, employment type and income, investing expertise, age, and goals will be just a few of the factors that one would need to consider when designing a strategy.A fee based certified financial planner would be the best resource for making strategic decisions.  

That window is only source of natural light.

For me (and I think most others in my position) it is a natural progression over time.

The more recent EPA lead paint rules require that for pre-1978 construction, that renovations be performed in a lead-safe manner by certified professionals (and even that requirement does not impact owner occupants who are DIY, since the DIY owner occupant is exempt from the requirement).

This factors are things underwriters will look at to justify the second home nature of the loan to ensure that someone is not claiming a second home as an investment property.

I converted to natural gas a few years ago and pay about $2400 for 5 units heat and hot water.

I am a transplant but have been here about 5 years and throughout that time you understand the territorial nature and competition of all the Pittsburgh suburbs and subsets!

Fear is very natural when considering taking risks, we have all been there.

In addition, there is a very less likelihood of a Mortgagee allowing a formal assumption due to the nature of the borrower.