It can serve two purposes, provide a roof over your head and still provide some income to OFFSET your LARGE MORTGAGE payment, since you are considering putting 5% down.  

While I can't provide specific advice on Michigan leases, I can offer insights on lease options.

But what I do like is the FbI back ground and having to provide a financial statement..

Scott, are you able to provide some insight for a newbie?

Regarding the secondary roof issue, your first step should be to consult with your current insurance provider.

It's standard coverage for claims against businesses that provide professional services — like property management. 

Providing BP doesn't go out of business, it will be interesting to look back on this in 2029 and see who was right/closest.Personally, I think it's easy to go with Florida or Texas city, but they appear to already have a lot of the near term appreciation built in to today's prices.

I have seen this guy a few times before.However, upon reviewing the documents, I have a strong suspicion that the ID provided by the husband does not belong to him.

Rumors of a casino have been going around for about 20 years...Don't want to step on anyone's dreams but, I will believe it when I see it...Several Groups have had public forums to discuss the possibility of building a Casino, at everyone of these meetings Everyone seemed to be in agreement that it would be a good idea to boost the local economy and provide much needed jobs to the area,  but then the county steps in and the whole project gets put on the back burner and we wait until the next round... 

Wait until they finally move out unless it's a safety issue.