Interesting question - hopefully a lender answers with a current interest rate in today's environment! 

There is the option to roll the dice with an ARM but in this environment I don't think that's wise.

Does it give you "peace of mind" to own it free and clear?

I was thinking to use dampeners on all the downstairs vents and leaving electric heaters and an electric AC to use if needed for basement tenants so they have more control over their environment.

Peace and blessings .

Short sales normally only take a few extra months in this environment and most of the attorneys here in Illinois at least know how to work short sales now.

I had a friend have a issue where he wanted a professional opinion for peace of mind, he had called this company Torello Engineers they are out of Essex, CT.

I will note that there's no stability with parking cash in the current environment, but like Robert says: savers are losers, but if you don't have the education to make your money grow, it's better than nothing.

The environment doesn’t currently exist.

This is the type of environment I would love to be a part of.