You really have to dig deep to see the quality of what you're purchasing and then base the value on that relative to what you already know/have.

I am very detail oriented and like to have precise numbers, I understand it may not be nice and clean cut like I like it, but I am struggling with how I can ballpark the cost/upside of renovations.

Meanwhile, keep your credit clean and live below your means.

The government is trying it's best to starve off a deep recession.

If you're going to take the leap, make sure you have some deep connections there and will enjoy traveling there.

(My wife wishes that too - says so almost every day)But for a second I ask everyone to take a deep breath, and take a good look at what's happening.

Closing tables are cleaned after each closing and I stay two seats away from my clients. 

It could be how he lives in which case you can tell him to clean up the unit. 

There are exceptions that your tax professional can have the deep conversation with you about.

I think we have some people who are panicking, which is understandable, but it isn't going to help and they need to take a deep breath.