Real estate is a very VERY broad category, what are you looking to do in the RE world?

Good schools, good internet, great amenities, and not too far from a big city if you need to take a break or add variety to your shopping/dining/entertainment.

The tenant would be responsible for phone/internet/cable.Partial furnishings means it will have a custom built in kitchen, balcony furniture, light fixtures, and double sink/vanity with custom surround lit mirror and pendant lighting in main bath.

There is the hassle of maintaining all utilities, internet, etc and making sure the property is clean.

They download a form off the internet and think that qualifies the animal. 

As a consumer, you have a broad landscape of options... make some calls, do your research and find the best fit for you.But don't forget to ask questions about things besides the loan terms... the process, the ability to collaborate with you and your realtor, answer your questions, guide you through the choices you'll need to make, close in a timely manner... all of these things matter too!

There are a few elderly people that don't have internet and I'm not going to force them to drive to my office to fill out a little form.Rules are rules, but they should be reasonable, justifiable, and (rarely) bendable.

It's an internet forum so this will happen sometimes and my views are not a statement about whether or not your advice is sound! 

That's why you see Docusign or Adobesign in broad use. 

Maybe I'm just lazy, but the thought of paying utilities, cable/internet/cleaning/lawn/short term property management fees, and not to mention regular maintenance  and then you have to budget for the winter months.. sounds like way too much work for me!