It's no secret that many investors, Realtors, builders, appraisers and attorneys have had to seek alternative methods of generating income.

The ground wire provides an alternative path to the circuit in the event that the nuetral wire is disconnected.

I didn't go to the county and waste time there, nor the travel time, nor the time in the assessors office, nor the fuel.

Alternatively, your end-buyer can use hard-money to close the deal and refinance later.

As an alternative in 10 years, I could always pull the 24" cabinet and replace it with a dishwasher, so there is really no long term loss of opportunity regarding future resale value, but that would be a cost in preparing for resale that would not have a 100% return.It is hard to pin a rent value to having a dishwasher.

I'd like to compliment you on taking action and finding out what your options are and if they're any alternatives.

Thanks for the alternate view.

Also, since I don't really feel like putting down 40K, does anyone have advice on some alternative financing options for the d payment.

I was wondering why 3 out of the 5 radio stations I usually alternate between on my morning commute were playing MJ music this morning... then I walked into the office and everyone was shocked I didn't already know.

Then you can go to conventional financing alternatives.