Buying a house is a lengthy process, so this should be sufficient for you to have minimal overlap.If you do sign a one year lease, and want out early, the specifics will depend on your lease.

Thanks for the lengthy write ups.

I guess all the cheerleading in the press last tues/wed about the successful & oversubscribed bond issuances didn't work.

purch price $148,000 repairs $3,000down pay $29,600 closing costs $4,000 mortgage $118,400 Holding costs (PITI) $1,233 Totalmonthly mortgage paymt $727 assume 6.25% rate on $118kmonthly maintenance $50 insurance (monthly) $83 Utilities (avg monthly) $10 taxes per month $333 property mgmt fee $- termite bond $29 advertising fees $- HOA fees $- est'd taxes $4,000 taxes per month $333 opp'y cost -down paymt $92 [I assume a 3% non-compounded rate per month]ttl per month cost $1,324 rent > this amt to not lose $ $1,324 fair market rent in area $1,500 VACANCY CONSIDERATIONannual costs $15,892 # months rented11projected monthly rent $1,475 491.67 per person at 3 occupants amount income $16,225 profit (loss) $333 Total annual rent $16,225 Yield on cash outlays44.3%Yield on cash outlays + annual exp30.9%

From the lenders perspective.Commercial-Single Tenant--Investment grade-15 years remaining on the leases-NNN-Backed by a bond for the total lease amount-all day long?

Once I have made my first REI I will be working towards my state requires surety bond to do credit repair professionally in California. 

I would also confirm that they are licensed, insured and bonded that way you know whether or not to use them, and ask for 3 referrals that you can call.  

This is a bit lengthy, but I appreciate you reading through and considering my questions, perspectives, and thoughts. 

Does anyone here have a recommendation for a general contractor that is licensed, insured, and bonded in Kansas City, MO?

Some prefer AAA bonds, some prefer junk bonds.