We can accommodate any shape (they are resized), but just need a sharp logo that is of just the brand and not the extra stuff.

Another city near me requires a permit for battery operated smoke detectors.

And the snowball would just get bigger.The banks don't look at it as losing an additional 10k by keeping the house vacant an extra year.

Since then, I have purchased a generator (which has come in handy several times) and I keep an extra supply of gasoline.

I don't know your area, or legalities with basement dwelling, so I can't comment on that any further than, is it legal, is it permitted?

Some times you can find stuff that was done with out permits and I have been forced to open up walls for inspections and to fix a jack leg job.

Unless they have you sign a listing agreement, they aren't permitted to place your unit on the MLS.

Like @Scott Costello said, it's cleaner and I would rather spend $300 extra to avoid problems with the seller.

In cases where the investor wanted to sell within 180 days of purchase (again, that time-frame is the interpretation of most underwriters), and where the sale price exceeds the previous purchase price by more than 20%, the lender will be required to take extra steps to ensure the sale is legitimate.

It is always appreciated when someone who knows what they are doing is willing to help the rest of us that are just getting started and needing an extra boost of confidence.