I have a friend who is a broker and wants me to work for him when I do....but I am trying to give myself solid footing first.

.: 336 Foundation: 02 - CONTINUOUS FOOTING Floor System: 04 - WOOD W/ SUB FLOOR Exterior Wall: 04 - SIDING AVERAGE Structural Frame: 00 - NONE Roof Framing: 02 - GABLE/HIP Roof Cover/Deck: 03 - COMPOSITION SHINGLE Cabinet/Millwork: 02 - BELOW AVERAGE Floor Finish: 08 - PINE/SOFT WOOD Interior Finish: 07 - DRYWALL Paint/Decor: 03 - AVERAGE Heat and A/C: 02 - WALL/FLOOR FURNACE Plumbing Fixtures: 6 Bath Tile: 00 - NONE Electrical: 03 - AVERAGE Shape: 01 - RECTANGULAR DESIGN Quality: 01 - AVERAGE Act Yr Built: 1945 Condition: 1 - NEEDS MINOR REPAIRS Building Areas: Area: BAS Sq Ft: 1,152 Area: OPF Sq Ft: 168 Area: EPU Sq Ft: 168 I have an estimate of repairs to be at 15-20K, but what concerns me the most is that there were 2 meters (one for each side) and one is gone and the other is still active!!!!!!

In my area, I see liens due to things like sewer, trash, water, gas (in Phila PGW can lien for unpaid gas), IRS, state income tax, judgments (mechanic liens, child support, medical bills, etc), and then some.

of mortgage broker. you need to learn how to have an affair with a mortgage broker and the fruits of that affair is not a love child but rather higher L/O exercises and more paydays. go ahead, ask me what I mean :)

I am married and we have a son that is married and hoping for a child.

You might be shooting yourself in the foot.

I had a friend who's tenant's child stole mercury from a local factory, spilled it in the home, and then they had to pay for a full fledged environmental clean up - just asking to ensure that you are not on the hook for a guaranteed return if the extraordinary should occur.

In many areas this price can be as low as $75.00 per square foot to $120K per square foot.

The proceedings from my divorce require me to pay $1,160 per month in child support.

We looked at a nice looking, clean exterior, semi-detached 3/2.5 home (built 1991) with 1280sqft for $127,000 ($99.22 per square foot) (asking price was just reduced $5,000).