I've read the general instruction of form 5405 and I had a feeling that I would be qualified for $8000.00 credit since my first purchase is for investment, not primary residence, but second purchase would be my first time purchase of primary residence.Instruction says;"first-time homebuyer is who did not own any other main home during the 3-year period" What do you think?

That way, if you change companies, the main site that you have worked on goes with you.

It wont' be my main email used of course but I would use for things REI related.as long as moderators didn't have access to love letters that I'm sure are to be sent to me :0

You don't list all of your web pages on the main page.

My goal is to pick up a few properties for rentals here in NorCal, mainly for my family, and to begin to network with RE pros.

Basically, the main reason to be doing this is to get OO financing as opposed to an NOO financing/investor loan.

I took off some on cold north side and find bats all the way down to the bottom of main floor walls ,,,nestled in the pink fiberglass put in on renovation maybe 20 years ago.

Yes we know your not greedy, after all your going to give the seller full market value for their property. but you only need to pick the pocket of the sellers agent to do that.As one poster said get your license if you want the buyers agent share.I'm familiar with both sides, I have been an investor since 1955 and an agent since 1965.and working mainly with other investors.

So - technically you may qualify as you didn't own a "main home" you owned an investment home.I would try another accountant or 2 before I give up.

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