Am in negotiations with a seller of a home with a below ground oil tank in New Jersey.The seller agrees to remove the tank prior to closing,while the heating system depends on the tank.Should I also insist on a new heating system as well or is removal sufficient?

For me if it was a choice of him gone or some money I would want him gone but I wouldn't just roll over and give it all back.I think it's pretty clear that the break-ins are a result of his lifestyle.

Ali Boone made this even more clear to me (read her article) in my second post where I asked if it's a bad idea to buy a single family home as first time buyer, instead of renting if I need to save for my dream home.Brandon Turner explains why buying a duplex instead of a single family home is a smart choice as a beginner's first investment property in his article.

You made a wise choice by reaching out on bp before you spend any cashola.

Is primary residence on the loan sufficient to show that its owmer occupant home?

You should be more concerned with income history (stability and sufficient income to afford to rent from you) and payment history (does their credit report and report from previous legitimate landlords demonstrate they pay their bills and rent on time?)

Your friend might as well use a probate referee, typically not my first choice when determining value.If this is to satisfy court, they normally assign referees on a rotating basis.

Its hard to tell from the photo, but it looks like a new toe kick would be sufficient.

When tagging type @ and the first 3 letters of their name there will be a choice list at the bottom of the window click the correct on that will outline the name in blue.Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthereLocate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.Consider checking out HUD homes for small multi's owner occupied gets first crack.You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

Both my sister and myself were named by the will as co-executors of the estate and we made choices together as to how to proceed with the properties while this was going on, as in we consulted on repairs etc, money to maintain the property also came from the estate.In my case I wanted to invest in other property and my sister wanted the property my mother owned, so she bought out my half of the properties I inherited with her, and I am no longer part of that.