One other thing is that I believe you can deduct the cost of tax preparation, whether that's purchasing TurboTax or paying an accountant. 

You will be better prepared to jump on the next possible deal that comes by--if you keep looking there will be another.

So if you all decide to move in realize it's the friends that will think it's no big deal if they are a few days,, weeks,,, with the rent... that you'll understand and be OK with it for awhile, they weren't planning for the car to break down.. ect.. any way just be prepared to hear the sob stories even from your friends.As far as living in a a house renting out the rooms to friends or friends of friends... have a written lease agreement with anybody and everybody.  

I was prepared because I knew what was on the co checklist from a previous purchase in that borough.  

You have to pay an accountant around $450 to prepare each partnership return (I've seen 'em for $250-$600).

But I always think of what President Eisenhower said about planning "In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable."

If I were you I would say sorry not looking to sell and prepare to rent when the lease expires.  

Sometimes calling the 3rd Thursday of the month after 5pm works well as they are often working after hours to prepare for end of the month/quarter reports and their assistant or gate keeper is gone for the evening.  3).  

I would just say that **** just happens in the future you do not expect and be prepared for whatever happens.Forget about the past and just think about the present and base your decisions on the present and you know what will likely happen in the future.  

Is it an agent I know who closes deals, who has their clients prepared for the process and sets proper expectations, and who makes sure their client uses reputable lenders who can close the deal....or is it some agent Ive never heard of.