In the private time machineBut our great great grandfather settled in Sierra city at the time of the gold rush and the home had been in the family since 1890.... its a special place for us.

You'll take a 1.75% hit on your money up front then 1.35% per year for the FHA mortgage insurance so I guess if your investments earn more than 3.10% the first year and more than 1.35% for every year after you're ahead of the game.Keep in mind your paying this percentage on your entire loan balance so if you have a 200k loan amount and 100k invested somewhere you need to double the rate of return required so 6.20% the first year and 2.70% every year after.

If the price is justified and the numbers make sense(and is reasonably assessed), go ahead and do the deal.

I always buy all the materials and never pay for labor (more than a few bucks, anyway) ahead of what is complete.Been there, though.

In my opinion, they are light years ahead of the others when it comes to training and coaching.

If you can understand that you'll be way ahead of most folks out there analyzing investments.

I usually have allowed for up to 2 weeks ahead of the month to give keys.

I generally find that asking that question to all parties involved answers itself better than outside advice.Now, if you're two steps ahead of me on this, post an in depth scenario, and let's try to figure out the solution.Your goal is to acquire the property with 100k profit potential, (congratulations, that's a nice spread)The owner's goal is ____________________________________________?

You could go ahead and file a police report, or first it may be easier to go to their bank and ask if there is enough money in the account before you cash it.  

Awh hell, just go ahead and make the offer at 30.