Agreed with @Brian Garrett Even if he is actually legit, if it seems off he just might not be a good fit for youSoo many lenders and loan products out there.

I have to agree with @Brian Mcmenamin, that for a buy and hold investor, all of our other cities have better returns than VB.  

After that date, we'd deduct $100 from the OH&P line item for every day they weren't finished.But keep in mind no contractor would be willing to agree to this unless you were feeding them steady business and they'd worked with you in the past.

Also I agree with everyone on commissions.

Ultimately he agreed to pay for the credit check and background search and I approved his application despite his borderline credit score and marginal reference from his current landlord.

Or does it just depend on what both parties agree on.

I been in my new apartment 3 weeks even agreed to pay a rent increase.

Sounds like you found a great deal, and I agree with you that the appreciation should continue with building of the new federal courthouse and also Harrisburg University is supposed to be building a $100M building downtown, which I think that economic force will trickle into the Midtown area as well.Let me know if you have any questions, I'd be happy to help!

Which I agree. 

Lets say me  and the seller agree on terms.