How do we handle application fee's based on only having the business apply vs 3 residents.

It's a great way to get a base coat or two, but not the end game.

Would love your thoughts on how I can best get clarity on this before making an offer or at least before closing. 

Given the state of the stock market over the last few years, I'm looking for a way to invest in certificates to gain an interest rate higher than what banks are offering and returns that higher than the stock market right now.

A self-directed 401(k) plan offers the small business owner one of the last significant tax benefits.

Both are offering 0% APR for 12 months in my area.

I have been pre-approved for an FHA loan of 3.5% up to $515,250 for a duplex (looking for at least a 4bd/2ba), and based on HOA fees, I've been approved for about $450,000 for a condo (looking for at least a 1bd/1ba).My plan for the long-term is to own the property for at least 15-20 years. 

It is a fair start though, but I also like to have a map view to see if there are glaring value changes based on location from the subject. * 6 month comps - this is usually a good rule of thumb in a typical stable market, but can be somewhat confusing in a faster moving market.

The other big issue about being an "investor-friendly" agent is that investors expect the agent to chase their tail by driving around looking at every potential home the investor sees on Zillow and then make a bajillion low-ball offers for them "just to see if they stick".

I am offering 1.5m (as it needs about $200k in updates for our tastes).