If they are VERY professional, they will have their processes in writing as verification that it is enforced equally and fairly by their entire staff. 6.

Home prices weren't going to to just stay at 2009 levels forever.

paying off your house is great, keeping money to to make investments is great too, again it all depends on you and your wife's goals and how you feel like you can accomplish them.

Then I funnel everyone to to that day and time. 

I'm not an attorney but I wouldn't let anyone be added on without the following:-Your general approval-Review of assets, full credit and background check, and income verification-Speaking with last two most recent landlords and/or proof of consistent paymentYou need to see what the laws are where the home is located. 

Hello All, I'm still very new to to investing so excuse my lack of proper education. 

If nothing else, have a verification of property before you close so you know the job is done right.

Closing is on the 1-31-19 in Redford MI (suburb of Detroit MI) and the contractor quoted a price of $6800 and wanted $4500 upfront I negotiated down to to $3200 but I am still a little uncomfortable.

Are you willing to to take this risk? 

@Carl Murray So by estimating high in every area you can invest knowing that you aren't likely to to lose money?