Account ClosedSo the 2 children are willing to take zero ? 

One thing to consider is the potential impact on your property insurance policy.

I have zero real estate experience (have worked in advertising since graduating college) and am looking for a career change that will help give me a solid understanding of the industry.

Our policy is agents are not allowed to show houses to anyone they haven't already met and texted us a picture ID of the individual.

Yes and no, all depends on your investment goals and risk tolerance. 

It really depends on your risk tolerance.

I have experience updating policies and procedures as a previous government employee, so I can work my way through that.

Actual Cash Value settlements, and how that differs in helping re-build a kitchen from 1970, but the insurance company's contractual obligation is to pay according to the terms of the policy... meaning, any reputable insurer will follow the terms of the contract and not be looking to find a way out of settling the loss fairly.

Thanks for tolerating a newbie question that may have been discussed elsewhere.

@Jeff MillsI’m not a fan of funding with a credit card either, but if you have the ability to apply for a new credit card (good Credit) many cards are zero percent interest for the first 12-18 months.