I am trying to avoid getting stuck in the flip. 

Or maybe even more importantly, neighborhoods to avoid!

It’s just not too likely.Only time will tell how the new RESPA rules actually work in the interest of consumer protection, but you can sell us your house now and avoid the wait.

The rule will still be looked to and used in responses to those situations related to mortgage servicing, payment allocation and foreclosure avoidance.  

I'd explain your dilemma, ask if it will be a problem complying with a no smoking policy, then maybe compromise if they say they won't stop, like you'll take it month-by-month with them, but if there are any complaints about their smoking or it's causing problems where other units feel they can smoke, too, or preventing people from living there to avoid the smoke, then you'll have to give them notice to leave, no matter how much you'd like to accommodate.  

@Brian Larson  Many times in rural markets or down or tough to sell markets this is the only way to sell property@Darren Eady  the notes you mention are not something most banks will do.. so there is a void. plus the asset class is one that banks shy from.

I might have to switch that they will be cash depositis for all to avoid another nsf check. 

It may require several hundreds of dollars in fixing your previous returns, but it will be well worth avoiding the future headache of an IRS audit.

Good luck on finding a solution.Might be a good idea to add "per pet" or some other verbiage to the clause in your contract to avoid this in the future

Im very eager and excited to learn and hear from all of you going through similar steps and of any mistakes you could help me avoid as I start my investing.