Finally what works for me as a well as other direct mailers  use full size 81/2 x 11 sheets folded up to fit into an invitation size envelope and don't  seal it.

Two-fold question: 1) Is the water claim something I should be worried about from a liability standpoint or if it was fixed properly it shouldn't be an issue?

Those could be great properties to buy if you are up for the due diligence (usually those properties could have long standing issues) and can pay for the renovation.I've seen a building in BedStuy (that sat empty for 20 years) was bought for $600,000 and being flipped for $1,500,000 with no renovation.

Two footnotes as to the UCC: One, the UCC has a long history in its standing and a few states have not adopted the (entire) code, they don't ignore matters but have adopted similar state statute or regulatory powers addressing such subject matters and restrictions will be very similar.

That could stand in the way of buying a house to live in if it's not there.It's important to note that the current issues with Oak Park in that area are strictly cosmetic.

Does anyone know where he stands on any housing related issues?

If you can give me advice that either helps me stand firm or come correct, I'd love to hear it, Best wishes and Merry Christmas!

I'd hate to see the Biltmore House lose it's standing as "America's Largest Home".

By assuming 100% financing, you make the deal stand by itself.

If all they wanted was the "stuff" they would've entered when no one was there.I have a very simple philosophy on this type of thing...If someone wants to steal my "stuff" they can do it when I am not around; that is why I have insurance.However, if they choose to enter the house when I am there, then they have made a choice that will result in either me or them being, DRT.I guarantee I will do everything in my power to make sure I am the one left standing to explain what happened to the police and contact my insurance company for new carpet.I carry and while I have never had to shoot anyone, I came very close a few years back.