For the record, I live by myself and have a great job, so I can afford to "house hack" and move around easily.

Generally speaking, FHA requirements are supposed to ensure the health and habitability of a property.

A year ago, the average 30-year rate was 4.12 percent; the 15-year average was 3.22 percent: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/average-us-rate-30-year-mortgage-rises-408-32182467 Affordable Housing, Racial IsolationJustice Anthony Kennedy delivered this timely message in the majority opinion, ruling that the law allows plaintiffs to challenge housing policies that have a discriminatory effect — without having to prove that discrimination was intentional: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/29/opinion/affordable-housing-racial-isolation.html?

@Mark CruseMaybe help can be afforded if you can define what you mean by "viable foreclosure prevention."

However, here are some random thoughts:If 60% of rental income provides sufficient retirement income, you can probably afford to do nothing :-) This has the added benefit of continued capital appreciation, relatively easy single family home management and tax free stepped up basis on first death.

We can't afford the city.

(a) Except as provided in this chapter, if there is a material noncompliance by the tenant with the rental agreement, an intentional misrepresentation of a material fact in a rental agreement or application, or a noncompliance with Section 35-9A-301 materially affecting health and safety, the landlord may deliver a written notice to terminate the lease to the tenant specifying the acts and omissions constituting the breach and that the rental agreement will terminate upon a date not less than seven business days after receipt of the notice.

I’m active duty US Public Health Service and interested in someone who understands military pay and customs since my service has similar/identical components.

@Aharon Najafi Rentometer is a great resource to search comps and their pricing is fairly affordable.

Hi Guys,I was looking at the affordability in canada and new tech jobs emerging but after more analysis and looking at the numbers i agree it is not a viable investment.