As happens periodically everywhere, SoCal just had a case daylight where two guys had masqueraded for years as structural engineers and defrauded hundreds of resi and commercial clients for construction projects that were built - and now may require full demolition!

So no, there was no remainder 5k, but I did make a few thousand from the rental income (after taxes, insurance, interest payments, etc) over the 18 month period.  

., it will adjust periodically).If you're looking for a fixed rate residential loan, you'll probably have to close in your name and the mortgage will also have to be in your name BUT I believe your father may still be able to assist by co-signing the loan application and mortgage.

How long of a time period do I tell my RE agent to write in the contract so I have enough time for a hard money lender to do their due diligence on the property I’ve submitted them and choose to fund?

The true value is our ability to gather data over long periods of time and with that data to maximize the profit of future decisions. 

It is very clear that the water meter is malfunctioning during the three month period.

Do you think the  water meter is malfunctioning during the three month period.

When you put in an offer always put and/or assigns on there so you have options during that option period. 

Good idea on having the inspection lined up so if the bid it accepted it can be completed within the two day period.  

At heavy usage periods Comcast was still running 10-15MBS, and just about 50MBS at the witching hour.