Beware that some of the cards you'll get can't be turned into cash without crazy cash advance fees and the ones that you can convert are thru balance transfer checks that typically cost 3% to convert.So as of now my thoughts are that yes it can get you cash but just be aware that the total amount of credit you get will not be the amount you can truly use and the fee for this was $8,995.00 which they grabbed as soon as we had the 50k guarantee!

You need an asset account to balance the liability:xxx tenant deposits paid (asset)yyy tenant deposits held (liability)QB is not nice in this area and requires TWO transaction; one to reverse the Paid vs Held and then the transaction to move from Chk-2 into Chk-1The asset/liability will only show up in the Balance Sheet report.

A mod'ed first may have a deferred principal component that does not show up on the loan balance and could wipe out any perceived equity you may have in second position, for example.Bob

There is a good balance here to find, and I think it is you pay a little more for a quality product that last longer but you don't pay more for a fancier product that wont last longer (if that makes sense.)

You have little control over this, this is mostly about speculation regarding things like what the new Richmond ferry project, etc, might do.Paying down the mortgage balance."

My credit cards usually offer the opportunity to transfer balances or take cash advances with 0% APR for 12-18 months for a one-time fee of 1-3% depending on the current offer.

Property was listed on MLS and noticed there was a legal filing from CHASE mortgage for the outstanding balance of $88,000 within 15 days.

Things like the rule of 78s causing them to pay towards unpaid interest before principle or balance is paid down.

If they see that there is a balance due, that's a red flag that a mechanic's lien may be filed, which creates potential for a title claim.   

(Note, I settled the loan for less than the full balance and received a settled in full letter saying it had a zero balance- dated Aug 2011.)