They prove nothing (except to reinforce how expensive SF is, and perhaps sell more newspapers) and are making my eyes hurt. 

I left my brokerage which did not offer any guidance except when it came to closing (of course).

Middletown suburbs are an exception.

There is an exception to this general rule for spousal LLCs in community property states. 

All utilites except electric are included in HOA fee.

Now gettig a $100k home for $80 is still a good deal but know that conventional is limited to 75% ARV....unless you are getting cash out.So take this same scenario above, except this time the renovation work of $30,000 you pay for our of your own pocket.  

Except this one person.

I love the Indianapolis market for instance  but with rare exception won't do anything with MF there.

Account ClosedYeah 401k plans allow for hardship distributions and foreclosure generally falls under that exception.

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