I also upgraded the windows to energy efficient windows and had to find a new window supplier after mine unexpectedly closed up shop a couple weeks before the job.

College, for me, was literally a period of enlightenment.

However, after a rental period, there can be depreciation on the home (I believe it's 5% per year for a max of 50% in most localities at least around here...if I remember correctly) and therefore you can offer that lower balloon amount.

Its better to look at real estate in a 5 to 10 year time period.

If you are happy with the current rental rate I would give her an option to sign a year lease at the current rate with a security deposit equal to one months rent, you can spread this over an agreed upon time period if you wish as well.

Outside of the office I bring a risk management perspective and a demand for operational efficiency to my real estate investment and management.I have experience managing both residential and commercial properties as a landlord.

My understanding is that HUD homes have an owner occupancy sale period first?

The terms of the tax credit required that I live in the house as my primary residence for a period of 3 years.

Is anyone aware of how to qualify a home you built as energy efficient via this irs form?

I am considering purchasing a property in Texas, and I was told by the real estate agent that in Texas they don't have a 30 day due diligence period before earnest deposit goes hard!