also, you would have to pay capital gains tax on that too correct?

You always want the contractor thinking that they might be selected if their bid is right.

.- $25/month in accounting fees seems low, but let's assume it's correct.

Purchase agreements are taken more seriously and if I am correct then I would also need to include proof of financing...so I guess I need to explore other avenues aside from MLS listed properties.

Something seems backwards to me unless the 14k is a starting bid...Also congrats on writing an offer!

Now there are some expensive repairs that the house needs: DETERIORATED LEAD BASED PAINT ; EVIDENCE OF MOLD ; REPLACE HEAT PUMP ; REPAIR PLUMBING ; REPAIR HVAC DUCTWORK ; REPAIR SIGNIFICANT CRACKS IN FOUNDATION ; CORRECT GROUND GRADE TO PREVENT WATER INFILTRATION ; REPAIR FRONT PORCH STEPS ; REPAIR WINDOW Just wondering if this would even be worth considering.

Correct.

I don't see how having your cash needlessly tied up can be beneficial, because you lose out on the exponential growth you can achieve with the bank's money.The best I can figure where all cash is useful is to find a good deal and then refinance (correct me please if I'm wrong).

You could try sending a letter to the address with address correction requested.

Brian,I am not positive on which would be correct or if you could do either.