It would be far more beneficial just to pay down extra on the principal if increasing your equity and security are your main goals.

It could be beneficial to both.

I had such coverage with Liberty Mutual, but my guess it is possible with most that will provide owner occupied homeowner policies; ask the agent who insures your home.

Hi, I've been reading and reading and still have yet come to an answer.My goal: - Better return (my saving are in stock, mutual funds, some in 2% CDs now)_ Buy for hold, potential for appreciation, reduce my regular engineer income tax- Rent it using PM (I am in Redwood city, and it looks like my investment won't be in a near by town.

Both buyer and seller agree to cancel, but do not agree on who deposit will be released to.In this case, if both parties mutually agree to cancel the contract but deposit remains in question, can the seller get another buyer into contract on the same house?

Is it very beneficial or would it be a waste of my time and money?

While such a service may be quite beneficial to many, I am not sure it would be so to someone like me who has the comfort levels and relationships I have with my contractors, though I would guess I am the minority and NOT the majority.

They will not provide any info other than what is public record such as opening bid or postponement and for what reason such as BK or mutual agreement.I have followed properties that had been scheduled and get postponed every month for a year.

The Due on Sale, which all lenders have in the deed of trust, either under "Due on Sale" or "Transfer of Property or a Beneficial Interest in the Property" .....that those beneficial interests transferred in a bond for deed, contract for deed, installment land contract, lease purchase or lease with the option to purchase or escrow agreement, the intent of which is the transfer of title by Borrower at a future date to a purchaser...Lender may require immediate payment in full of all sums secured by this Security Instrument....So, there are 2 main wrong phraseologies with Due on Sale that people often ask:"Won't that trigger the Due on Sale?""

Perhaps you have read that having rentals in areas of higher income is beneficial vs. slum lording.