There are other varieties that are pet friendly, so maybe that is a better fit for someone who is environmentally concerned. 

In the CPI shelter is the largest and a lagging component.

No reason to put 20% down other than the emotional component of having 20% equity out of the gate.

Built-in Roth components, spousal contributions, and an additional tax exemption also apply to the Solo 401k.

You can back into this figure with terms which could avoid getting hung up on single components of the lending calculation (rate, DP, amortization, etc.).

Along those same lines, you'd want to check for land use status: owners often put land into a tax-advantaged land use status (forestry, open space, agriculture, etc) and if the buyer doesn't maintain this status for a certain number of years, would be subject to rollback taxes.Another major component to consider is if the property has had a perc test done or already has a septic system permit.

Most people don't buy properties will all components replaced in the last 5 years.

Environmental testing?

If you see a term in that book that is unfamiliar look it up. 2) I would try your best to familiarize yourself with all of the components that make up a house, I have used this book "The Complete Guide to Contracting Your Home: A Step-by-Step Method for Managing Home Construction" numerous times to get a better scope of the details involved with renovating/building a house.

Samsung appliances are over engineered with too many electronic components and accessories that are difficult and expensive to repair.