Once in a blue moon you'll see a really motivated seller bring the difference to the closing table, but it's rare, and the difference has to be small.How much less was your offer compared to what is owed?

Generally, you need a non-traditional investment custodian that will allow you to keep the funds as an HSA and invest in non-traditional investments.

Most will find 3 comparable properties that have closed recently to determine value.

I'm simply stating that when you're comparing income to wants, its the wants that are usually the problem.

Read the information that you find on this site then find another forum that is dedicated to investing in stocks and compare the two and decide for yourself which is the best.Which ever method you have the most faith in will work out better for you.

Stated loans turned traditional home financing into large credit card accounts.

Prices are still very high there, compared to rents.

Is the $105K price on the low end of recent (<90 days) comparable sales?

You might be better off doing your own comparative market analysis by finding real comps of similar houses nearby that have sold in the past few months, and comparing.

Price of 1 bd condo is really cheap when compared to SFR or townhouse.