Home prices range from $40k for a 2/1 rancher that is vacant and needs full restoration to $400-$500k depending on size and location (some riverfront, no private docks).

Cash Flow, Income and Expense, Commercial Enhancements and various complex equity waterfalls and many factors requires reasoned professionals to "size" up.

hey @Nick Versetto just a quick update on this: The bank will let you refinance out into your name only but your partner have to show up at closing to sign the deed to deed his/her portion of the equity over to you.

You could also ask for your portion of closing and assistance with repairs.

On a loan this size I find limited time offer sales tactics quite off-putting. 

This month there are 3 and next month probably another 5.Is it going to be more economical to go and buy the glass cutting equipment, which isn't actually too expensive and buy sheets of glass or perspex which I cut to size myself?

It all depends on the size, condition and materials used.  

I can probably get $1100-$1200 per month on a new similar sized rental, drop the insurance costs in more than half, and get rid of pool and lawn care.

Company she was told to write a letter to board asking reimbursement of her portion of her medical bills.

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