If I wouldn't have stopped her and questioned the items, I wouldn't have found out until after the papers were signed that he brought a personal check.

So I allocate between those items.

I had a "good" feeling about the original tenant based on the results of the screen plus my conversation with him.

., yes, without saying, if you get a buyer on the line and they pick colors and items, you go from a spec to a custom, especially in higher ends, make them pay for it or get it in escrow

., most my houses would require extensive electrical update to support a conversion to electric stoves.

Here's the definition of investment: An asset or item that is purchased with the hope that it will generate income or appreciate in the future.

This would be one of the first item to complete.

@Ian Giles - welcome and glad you joined the conversation!

Still, I would take that certificate and have a conversation with an agent who understands flood (which you can find through the FEMA site) before you make your move.

Job is the most important item.