As a buyer, an agent is free as sellers typically pay commissions; however, I'd say the price of a good agent is simply action.

Our rental market here in western WA is so hot and short of inventory that we can just put up a quick ad on Craigslist and expect multiple inquiries that we then run through third-party credit checks.My earlier comment simply came out of years of experience in Minnesota where casual insulation of plumbing can prove costly.

Now, if you were to find something BIG during that inspection that was going to be a nightmare if you purchased the property, what you could do, is simply walk away from the deal and the Seller would just keep your earnest money deposit.

Or would I be better off simply trying to partner up with someone who can co-sign on the deal?

I feel these are questions should be directed to your attorney rather than a forum where users may not be familiar with NH tenant/landlord laws.Where I'm from, you cannot simply kick people out or raise their rent in the middle of a lease.

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@Kelly I.Thank you Kelly for reaffirming simply safe!

In fact, I am planning to give them 6 months notice in advance, in good faith, and also give them plenty of time to find their new place.My questions are :(1) simply informing the tenants about not renewing in a form of letteris GOOD?

Thats not damage, its simply what is expected in a property.Broken baseboards....you have photos of the baseboard in that location being in tact at the time of the inspection?

Simply writing it down and making adjustments as you progress is all you need to do.