I have a family friend who is retired and seeking to sell his portfolio of 8 properties (5SFH and 3 condos).

This way I can save money.

Save up the money, improve your credit score, and buy smart.You can get lower down-payment deals through owner financing but it takes work and patience.By the way, don't make the mistake of spending your last dime to make a deal work.

At the end of the day, the time, stress etc it saves me its worth it.Also for handyman work, they will typically charge you a minimum price, like $200 for a call so its good to have a list of multiple items then just calling them every time something small pops up.

If your pet rent was $50 a month, you saved him $1,800 over the past three years and he's repaid you by moving in a second pet!

I think next time you will not close with an attorney to save a few bucks.

I'm not entirely sure if this is accurate information and want to be well-informed before moving back as I don't want to but will if it means I'll save $30-40k.

My father is law (let's call him FIL) is retired, owns his home free and clear, wants to downsize, and eventually would like his estate to go to his only child (my wife).

Now, the President has contacted a retired CPA asking her if the two accounts can be merged into one and she said yes.I am one person fighting 10 others on this.

Unless you’re going to make a lot of low ball offers or buy or sell a lot of homes for yourself (and save commissions) it may not be worth it.