We were living in a very nice house with children and dogs.

Place a sign where children should not have access to the basement3.

It might take me while to catch up.I'd like to help my 2 children get started on a solid foundation once they leave the nest.It is my belief that they can save up the 3.5% downpayment on an FHA mortgage, within 12 months while still living here at home, after attending trade schools (12 - 18 months) and getting good paying jobs.

We have three young children and the risks are not appealing to us.

Experienced investors are going to examine a number of different indicators of success -- from ROI to cash-on-cash return to IRR to cash flow to hourly wage/rate to total return, etc.The most important indicators are going to depend on the specific investor and his/her goals.For example, an investor who is looking to retire and earn $10K per month for the rest of his life probably doesn't care very much whether his cash-on-cash return is 10% or 20%, as long as his cash flow is $10K per month.But, another investor who is trying to build a $5M net worth over 10 years is very much going to focus on IRR-type metrics, as those are going to be most indicative of his ability to succeed (or not).Personally, the bulk of my short-term goals are spending time with my family, as I have two young children.

You can not loan to or borrow from any disqualified party which includes, but not limited to, parents, children, grandparents, grandchildren, spouses, your CPA or attorney, and more.

I have everyone's names (even children) written on the lease.

. ;)Honestly I'd rather have her move out first so I can spend some time cleaning up and fixing minor items (picture nail holes, wiping down/touching up walls from having two small children in the house, etc).

I would love to hear from others that move every 2 years and those that don't on the various pros and cons.If your wondering why I would move out while trying to sell my home you probably don't have young children (or they are at least far less destructive than mine).

Everything was planned long before, I couldn't change datesDecember 11th - back from Hawaii, quick cleaning of the house, put the house on the marketLots of interest, lots of showings, 4 applicationsDecember 17th - signed a lease starting Januarty 1st with a couple who in my opinion are ideal tenants and way exceed all my expectations - very nice people in mid 40s, making 7 times rent (and the rent is $1700), short saling their mansion, no other debts other than mortgage, excellent credit history, children are in college out of area and will only visit on holidays, clean freaks in the best meaning of this word - we signed lease at their place and it was spotless.