Even in very exacting jobs (e.g. space craft design), where even a small mistake is literally a mission critical life & death issue, they use 'rules' to avoid over-engineering (or to use another phrase 'analysis paralysis').The 'rules' for real estate investing are not intended to be exact or fully comprehensive.

That way you avoid information overload. 

This is a way I've thought of using my credit card to avoid the 20% down payments.

This is a way I've thought of using my credit card to avoid the 20% down payments.

We have 60 days to deposit the check on another eligible retirement program or I.R.A. and avoid paying taxes  on it otherwise we will be taxed and penalized. 

If you have lived in the unit for 2 out of the five years (and married even better) you may have the ability to avoid a large taxable gain on the sale - thus getting LIQUID and ready to bargain hunt WHEN not IF the Downturn happens. 

This can help avoid future evictions.Hope that helps!

I'd just rather find a way to avoid double moving, etc...I did find a more perfect home but couldn't get the deal done because of the contingency.

This may look good considering what the banks are paying; and2) help him avoid capital gains onthee 95 K.

You want to be in control if there's future issues and to avoid a costly Unlawful Detainer action - - you can give a 30-quit and be done with it.I favor a full CR and look at the 30,60,90 lates and the collections - - want ZERO within the last 6 months.