It will be a lot cheaper and more effective.

I only have a summary of the two properties in the 30 days of marketing we generated 6 offers before selecting a cash buyer that closed in 14 days.In 2013, Elgin ranked number one in the Chicago metropolitan area in new home starts, while ranking second in new home closings.[17] Elgin's downtown has also been the center of city renovations and new developments.

You will network with people who offer tips on refinancing, good books, effective classes, ect.

If you don't you've effectively reduced the security deposit you hold by $300.

Oceanside is a popular area for many in the military due to proximity to the base which I'm sure is why you selected that area.  

What are you using for any site selection programs?

One is to list like crazy and make it up on volume and the other is to be more selective on transactions so you make bigger pops of money with less time outlay.The big commercial sellers are about list for less as the REIT's and other funds want to drive value to partners/shareholders.   

@Michael Blitshtein If 30k is your budget, IMO its going to be pretty difficult and risky to invest effectively as a foreigner.

With the door open, the controls appear to work as normal (power button and cycle selection knob appear functional).  

Whether or not a merger clause can be overcome depends on the jurisdiction's rules on this area of law.How does this effect OP's case?