I am not saying it will not happen but I think it is unlikely that you will find a lender here on BP that meets your situation, and even if you did I would bet they would charge interest rates you would not want to pay.

The main factors in deciding to use them are cost and the condition of existing stairs.At about $100/stair installed, the initial cost is about eight times that of carpet.

Regarding the home purchase, we certainly ended up spending more than we initially set out to when we started looking a few months ago (amazing how your budget creeps up as you start looking), but to live in an area we love (with a parking spot!!)

Priscilla in your initial post it didn't mention double or simultaneous close so without complete information or further discussion it can be difficult to get the total picture of a questions sometimes.The only thing I read is that the sign cannot be on the property etc.

In my opinion this is the better bet since it is his personal residence.

keep the utilities under your name when it is vacant (they will require an initial deposit ($100-300)when you get a tenant have them or you call the utilities to change the name, they will need a copy of the lease, or proof of address.if they call, check and see if they changed it into their name, trust but verify!!!

But I think I initially meant it to be about not rushing in.

Off hand, I'll bet nothing there is over $100, but there may be, I know there are some "programs" there.4.

I would live in 1 of the quads initially but move out after 6-12 months or upgrades were completed (moving to new area and haven't purchased a home yet)I would use either VA loan / FHA 203k / FHA w 3.5% still figuring the right route but was trying to see if the numbers work.I am a pretty big noob at this so be kind >,<Here is a pic of my analysis http://i.imgur.com/1f4yeRB.jpg

For instance, if you get a 5/1 ARM IO the first 120 months is interest only no matter what the market rate adjusts to after the initial fixed 5 year period.My advice to my clients is that you should only do IO with more than 25% equity and in an appreciating market.