Current rent on the lower side of the market because there are only 1.5 baths.

Crime - it's the lower case crime and not bad/dangerous

You normally want to sell a property that is at a loss during years of higher tax rates.You normally want to sell a property at a gain during years of lower tax rates.With all else being equal - 2018 tax rates were lower than they were in 2017.

From there the lender will let you know what you can afford based on your credit, etc. and you can choose whether to go purchase price or you can always go lower.

In your reply, please let me know how you add value to your clients transactions.  

Investing in a REIT will give you a lower rate of return than a well bought multiunit - house hacking is the easiest way to get in with that amount of capital - otherwise, you need more than that for the down payment - depending on prices in your area.

Areas with higher elevation not requiring flood insurance have been in higher demand (all else equal) than those that are more prone to flooding in lower areas.  

Please see below the same Analysis as if it was done with an FHA loan:Note, I lowered the interest rate because FHA loans are usually lower than conventional.

., etc.) and my interactions with him have resulted in schizophrenic ramblings (i.e. the Vatican owns my property, all financial transactions are routed through the city of London, etc.)I spoke with an attorney from this forum (a terrific help) earlier this week and I am weighing my options...the best being a 4 foot retaining wall along the property line with a 6 foot permitted fence to the front of the house. 

Lower the price or hold on for more applications?