Properties in Wellesley and Weston are roaring high in the past decade and sometimes makes more returns than a multi-family, and it is easier to keep its value when there is financial down-turning.I understand that it is totally a personal choice based on the financial situation of a family, personal preference, and personal understanding and sense of risks/benefits with regarding to such choices.

@Justin R.Your CPA is being moderately conservative, and your QI is being extremely conservative.Nothing is wrong with either approach - as long as you knowingly choose the relative safety of a conservative approach over the financial benefits of a more aggressive approach. 

You haven't seen them in California much because the seismic codes are too stringent to make them work here.

There is often a legal notice published for the benefit of the decedent's creditors. 

Honestly with your lack of experience, you would really benefit from an experienced agent to show you around a home.Even if you have your real estate license, they don't just give you a magic key to let you into any house.

I have recently had several clients pursue investments in New Hampshire. No more then 2 hours from Boston, one of the highest priced markets in the country you tend to find many good investments for much less acquisit...

Even if the cash is the same as the Quiet title action, it benefits you to not have to wait for that action to take place.   

I would be sure that a ductless fan will meet building code.

Are you familiar or have researched the Tax code?

Whats the benefits from doing that?