If you do not fix the underlying problem and just throw paint over it that shows you were trying to cover something up.

I can't believe how big the family is getting and the wealth of information that is covered everyday.

Again, when contractor performs some action, he is liable, and you want to have his policy cover you for anything resulting from that action that the contractor performed.

Cover the issue of utilities in your lease agreement.You have a good plan.....keep the mortgage current....good luck

Very frustrating as using their own rules regarding the program the rent more than covered any loan balance I would of had so it should of been a no brainier to approve.

Have HIM go to a bank and get a Certified Check to cover the EMD, and ask the agent to return the original check; first see if the agent is OK with doing that.The Certified Check won't have your name on it.

But if the tenant is responsible to pay all the utilities, the rent to the owner would be reduced to cover the cost of the utilities, so approximately $700 would be thee maximum rent the owner could charge.  

In addition, make sure to have an assignment page that will cover you that will have options for you to accept a non-refundable down payment and having a clause for reimbursing you as an assignor for any costs you may incur while placing the property under contract..i.e earnest money or option/due diligence fees.So, if you contract a property with a seller you'll have them sign your contract, an investor buyer sign the assignment page, and place a non-refundable down payment with you to secure the deal.It would be a good idea to create a relationship with a title company or closing attorney that has investor experience to hear what advice they have for you.

If the sale price is lower than the amount owed you might find out how the seller intends to do that and ask for verifications as to his ability to cover it.

Does your insurance cover loss of rents (if dinged under S8).