If they are "reasonable", it may be difficult to justify any charges for repair in court (worst-case scenario).

On the worst case scenario you'll need to do exterior water proofing which will run you $100-$125 per foot.

Now, it is the worst job ever.

Your GC can make or break you....right now where we are in the market time is your worst enemy.

The worst, absolute worst mistakes I’ve made is not buying a property because I had bought a comparable property for less previously.

The worst mistake you can make is paying too much!

I understand the market is expected to go south soon, but during the worst of the last recession our area wasn't affected all that much.

It's always rough when you rent to one person, then there is a break up and you get stuck with the worse tenant, and from my experience it is ALWAYS the worst tenant that you get stuck with.....Good luck - I know that wasn't much help but I feel for you.

Worst case, I could be out several thousand in depreciation depending on the language stated in my policy. 

I am interested in using a combination of creative financing for an owner occupied investment property.Theresa, My wife and I are considering a 4 plex (owner occupied) but property in southern even in the worst neighborhoods can be north of 500k and duplexes tend to be just under a million.