Politics is NOT discussed in federal service, it may be informally amoung friends as around any water cooler, but there is a clear line in federal service and it's a quick way to lose your job.Yes, the numbers are just as accurate as any other month, and they will be adjusted as all historic data is after confirmation of the trends in a few months.

It's kind of hard to respond to your post because your not very clear on your investment objectives or what you consider a deal.

Some lenders will do a cash-out refinance after you own the property free-and-clear, and some won't.

Jeremy, to be clear: a prequalify/approval is not POF.

Clearly, he should just refinance to the 3%-3.25% rate, with a 15 or 20 yr term would be fine.

Is there a way to verify if he's clear to sell it?

Typically it would be an attractive offer (usually over retail) with low or no interest owner financing over 10-20 yearsI'm in the beginning marketing stage and I just had 1000 postcards go out targeting high equity and free and clear owners in Boston (specifically Allston, Brighton, Cambridge and Somerville).

In many states, the Seller will provide this as evidence of clear title.

I cannot get a conclusive answer even in forums with seasoned CPAs debating this topic.That much is clear:- If you have a qualifying home office, you can deduct the related expenses- If you run errands for maintaining etc. you rental property, you can deduct the mileage.- You cannot deduct commutes, e.g with No home office, the way from and to your home would be the commute, anything in between is deductible (in simple terms)- If you have a qualifying home office, you may or may not have the principal place of business in your home (e.g. home office, but you rent another office space)Here is where I am not clear: Can I have the principal place of business in my home although I do not have a qualifying home office (or alternatively may have one, but do not claim it)?

Once clear find a buyer get a 10% deposit and when the divorce is settled go into escrow.