This is therefore making me put an additional $1212/month more towards my loans for those first/next 7.4 years ($2446-$1234= $1212).If I was to invest this money instead in a property via low money down owner-occupied purchasing wouldn't I be far better off come the end of the 22 years if I chose that repayment plan for my loans, ifffff I rely on appreciation (I know I know, bare with me).I think this because recently, I bought a triplex last year ($235k) and it is cash flowing about $3k/yr (soon to go up when I get rid of my PMI) plus my tax benefits.

If you currently have high interest rates, consolidating will greatly reduce your minimum monthly payment amount.

There are some differences there in terms of neighborhood but a lot of the same stuff applies.In addition to crime and location close to main roads, I also would look at jobs growth vs cost of living in the area.

Hi Bea,HomeAway has stated that the average management fee is 24%, but that isn't necessarily the average effective rate after additional fees.

If you are thinking striking down lead regulations to reduce your costs, it may be counter productive.

When they renew, I do not charge anything additional.

Keep the insurance in the homeowners name (you become an additional insured), get a durable power of attorney from the homeowner, and make the payments on time!  

In today's hot market, you need to get capital cheaper to reduce one's holding costs.

This loan lowered our payments significantly and almost doubled our previous principle payments while reducing our interest payment by more than half!

Then when you go to resell and pay additional costs you are taking a loss.