Investment Info:Condo buy & hold investment in Arlington Heights.

I think some important considerations in your search would include an accountant who makes it a priority to get back to clients timely, embraces new technology, and invests in real estate themselves. 

Here's some additional concepts for consideration. 

If one of my plans was going to make my life partner uncomfortable, I would have to give serious consideration to not doing it, whether or not I think I'm right -- after trying to persuade them of the merits of my plan.Some points others make may be valid points and while you may not abandon your goal, they may be worth factoring in.  

oh and i meant to add for your consideration - self leveling concrete as a skim coat -- and etching.

Third, not a numerical consideration, but if the real estate is in a retirement account, you won't really have access to the real estate or cash until retirement without significant penalty.Also, please sit down with a GOOD financial planner & tax accountant before you do ANYTHING.

I wish all of my homes were in Madison Heights.

What is important for me is that I owe considerably less than it is worth. 

@Elizabeth Colegrove Yes I agree and did not take that into consideration about the purchase price.  

In Texas you cannot give "valuable consideration" which is defined as a gift valued at more than $50 or cash or equivalent (rent credit) of any type.