@Ryan HanrahanCouple of suggestions:1) if you don't have kids or don't care about the school system (perhaps your kids are going to a private one) pick markets that have less desired school systems2) find private lenders that will lend you cash for a certain period of time, so that you can make your transaction cash only up front and then move it into a standard financing down the road3) borrow cash/funds from your pension fund or your life insurance4) Network, network and network (extensively) to find the right opportunityMy very best!

You may be better off using a title company to conduct searches for you.

As for the wedding, I hope your lease includes language that it is for a residence only and no business should be conducted on the premises.

Then, you can deduct the interest in schedule E page 2 as debt was incurred to fun the contribution to LLC that conducts the business.

You can sometimes pick up properties around that area for the same price as a downpayment on more expensive homes but brace for extensive rehab if you go down that road.

@Quincy Smith I would just be honest with him,and ask for a extension

I wanted to get my feet wet and saw the potential for growth in the short and long term with nearby transit (Commuter Rail Station and discussions of the future orange line extension), bars/restaurants and Target was developing a small-format urban store within walking distance.

Needed an extensive cleaning, new paint, and some unplanned maintenance.

Needed an extensive cleaning, new paint, and some unplanned maintenance.

Builder's Risk policies protect the building when it is under extensive construction/rehab/remodel.