Since the tenant has stated that they want an extension in order to accomdate an orderly move to their new place, you are in effect "doing the tenant a large favor," only to lose them in the end.By allowing them an extension, you are effectively taking the space off of the market for that period of time too.

Everyone seems eager to help out us newbies and I will absolutely return the favor once I become more knowledgeable.

http://bit.ly/XrTuSq The numbers are still evolving in my favor but it is still a great first deal.

Personally, I am in favor of paying off a home mortgage ASAP, but using OPM for investments for as long as possible, especially when rates are so cheap.Good luck with the decision!

Thank you Ann Bellamy for your two cents, I appreciate your opinion and am really just looking as to what my best options are in Eastern Massachusetts, or maybe start thinking about investing in other areas where the numbers are more favorable.

You need as many facts in your favor as possible.

I've always thought what a shame it is that duplex construction fell out of favor, as it offers such a great way for young people to break into home ownership.I got started by purchasing a duplex in Tosa from my own landlord.

Negotiate the purchase price down significantly and creating favorable terms (by having seller delay payments) were some of my ideas, but I dont have the experience that other men and women on this board have.

As a note investor, I am in favor of cleaning up the servicing food chain to get better and faster results.

Biggerpockets has many knowledgable experts here, and a few inspirational investors that I personally favor, like Brandon Turner, William Bernard, and Rich Deweese.