I traded futures for 10 years.

PS - I have been buying selling and trading real property since 1978 - and I am not "insulted" by someone making me a low offer, nor am I insulted by their rejection of my low offer.

Then is the question of whether it's traded or not (or when)...should be interesting.

Is this a sound decision?

The photos are you first impression of a property, and, much like all things, that first impression will make or break interest.The average DIY enthusiast can pick up a thousand dollar camera setup, watch free tutorials on YouTube, and be producing quality work for their own purposes, and maybe even for other people, but it's a serious trade to learn.

If you're putting 20% down and you can pay it off it eight years, you're definitely in a strong financial decision.

Plumbers may give you cut rates as well as other trade professionals and some simply volunteer.

But I will also incur some serious selling costs and then some buying costs on the other end.I don't want to make any rash decisions as dad has been gone less than 90 days, but I do need to start making some plans on what to do.

is a personal decision.

Which means that at 150K no loss against ordinary income is allowed.Active participation doesn't mean managing the property yourself it can mean making some of the decisions.