I understand, most big national lender would not entertain you.But local credit union and small lender is possible to work with you, different bank has their own underwriting guidelines, so talk to them for every case before you build your plan/reputation.

But if interest rates rise, it's like clouds moving in, making loans more expensive.So, when it comes to real estate, pay attention to the timing and market conditions, just like you check the weather before planning an outdoor activity.

If I replace garage openers, I tend to spring for the outdoor key pad as well.  

Grass is always greener - I usually ignore the chatter, but its entertaining to hear both sides.

I want to keep the entry cash at about 10% of the purchase price, and will see if they would entertain seller financing for the difference (roughly ~200k).

We are considering a house purchase, and inspector recommended the following:**Ground the electrical outlets in the bedrooms**Install GFCI's in the kitchen, baths, and outdoor outlets.The seller does not want to do it since "the house was built in 1980 and it was built up to code back then".I was thinking about getting a quote how much this would cost and deduct it from the purchase price...

Highly visited outdoor recreation areas?

I'll throw this out there in case anyone thinks it should also be in the mix with the other projects.I have a large-acreage rural tract in an area with moderate seasonal tourist population demand for outdoors activities (hiking, camping, hunting, etc.) that I'd like to explore developing in the following ways:D1) Rebuild uninhabitable existing home as LTR, STR, and/or family vacation home and a place for someone in the family (maybe myself) to retire eventually.

I think she enjoys having destructive tenants just to watch them as a form of entertainment in her later years lol.

No sense in entertaining this situation any further.