I thought banks had gotten wise to the dummy proof of funds letters .Now you're right, that if you get a transactional lender and you write your offer as financed you can show an approval letter from the lender.

Does it make sense numbers wise.

That was a wise investment.

I had a lucrative job after college and saved $100,000 that I would like to invest wisely.

Bring the battery powered ones (with a full charge) to assist in securing the home.If you have a generator, it may be wise to bring it.

I wouldn't considered anything but replacement cost in my part of the country, but it sounds like it might be wise to consider actual cost in some parts.Regardless my experience has shown that an insurance broker can often save you a considerable amount.

In this instance, yes, the PM would be justified and wise to perform in this manner; I would do the same.

I think you are making a wise decision for going for investments ahead of a personal residence.

Probably not a wise idea due to tax implications right?

Removing the 4th bedroom upstairs to expand the master bedroom into a large suite worked out numbers-wise when we looked at the construction costs and the comps -- had the numbers not worked, we wouldn't have done it.The answer has nothing to do with your personal preference (or our personal preference)...it has to do with the numbers...