Ask him or her to give you an estimate over the phone.I do not enjoy wasting my contractors' time.

My realtor just let me know that the city of Charlotte is proposing a few changes to its rental housing ordinances.While in general I support making sure that tenants have a safe and healthy place to live and owners being responsible for their properties, I do think it is always a good idea to review the changes being made and how they effect us owners.

Silll, buying a home that you do not enjoy and that does not make sense as an investment will likely be a painful waste of money unless you hope to hit the appreciation jackpot, in which case you're gambling and not investing.

I don’t want to engage a realtor at this point and waste anyone’s time since I’ll be waiting 2-3 years..

My contractor brought me a deal (which requires work on the house which I would of course have him do despite him not being the most cost effective bid) and I had mentioned to him previously that I pay a finders fee.

Glad plugins are common, but I don't feel that they are as effective as paint and bleach.

Effectively, I run away from markets where alternative housing options (owning or renting stick built homes or renting an apartment) are the same cost or moderately more expensive than mobile home options.  

Most agents usually will unless they think you're wasting their time.

Thank you Samuel, and that is correct, by exposing the view I created a lot more interest and value for potential buyers, I’m not sure what effect it had on the appraisal.

As you explained, the most important thing is to get a reliable local lender and title company who can work things out effectively.