not only the HOA fee's but the stability of the HOA... an unstable ill functioning HOA can kill a condo projects values.. use your education to delve into the financials of the HOA before pulling the trigger.

Rental income is a function of the competition from other properties as compared to total demand for housing.

Check out reiclub.com, the guy also writes for BP.

Most clerk of court Official Records searches have a function to search by legal description, as opposed to name.  

Here's how:In most larger cities, there is usually at least one CPA firm who's main function is to fight for property tax values.

If you mean the mortgage underwrite, it needs to be a complete and functional home with no apparent health or safety issues.The bathrooms can be old, nasty, and gross, but they must be complete and functional. 

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Existing company does not do small property packages any longer and will not write a new policy.

If the buyers feel like they should get more money, they can do one of three things:1) re-negotiate with you to amend your original contract2) walk away from the closing table and refuse to sign (basically bringing the deal to a halt)3) suck it up and sign.I can't imagine a closing attorney would hold money back for any reason, unless he had it in writing and signatures from both parties that money was to be held back... that seems beyond me. 

I'm a local real estate attorney writing the Purchase and Sale Agreements for the investors who buy and sell without realtors.