I want to know how landlords would few a foreclosure versus a short sale, versus a credit card default or major settlement on several cards.  

I have a newbie question.What differences are there in analyzing a lease option property versus combining buy and hold analysis with a flip analysis?

The difficulty really depends upon how the heating system was installed from the get go.  

I wish that I could trust and believe in there system but in the end I have to go with my gut!

Some are more expensive than others (HOA) fees, some have central water and sewers while others have well and septic systems; most all have recreational facilities; you will find a wide range of prices, dues and taxes.  

I use a system for my flooring and types of things that I do to my rentals.  

Can I ask what is the biggest difference is between your contract as an agent versus a private seller?

The East Bay is where most of the gentrification in the Bay is happening, with the rapid-transit system, BART, being the main engine of growth for people who want a quick commute into their jobs in San Francisco.

Earnings next year will 250, then 330K.About 100,000 of my debt is 5-6.8%, the other 200,000 is 2.8%-3.8%.We are moving back to the NYC area and were wondering if we should sell our current Manhattan apartment (we won't be living in Manhattan) and use that money to pay off my higher interest loans and credit card debt and put a down payment on a house versus hold onto the apartment and continue to sublet (rent) it out in the hopes that someday we can sell it for a lot of money or keep it in the family.

Having to do an engineered system is usually a deal buster as they are very expensive