So I think it could also be a lifestyle decision, my parents who are reaching retirement age, would be more inclined to go after turnkey deals b/c that allows them to be hands off. 

At this point, with the amount of threat there is to the multi-family market, I'd be inclined to refuse as it may be "throwing good money after bad".

I expected a slight pull-back actually, of -3/4%, not an incline.

With regards to a lawyer, I am inclined to the persons saying that it is useless.

The council should do a better job listening to the good housing providers that come in and try and explain the downside to their poor decisions, but they don't seem inclined to do that. 

Renters looking for a new place 3-4 weeks out, as opposed to next weekend, might be more inclined to keep browsing because there is less pressure.

I have a few questions if any of you might be able and inclined to answer.Is Asheville and environs real estate still close to the top of the market, or is it leveling off a bit? 

As long as buyer isnt complicit in evading taxes i.e. fails to file the appropriate paperwork I dont see the issue.Buyer could also complete the transaction and then report the seller to the IRS if they felt so inclined.

I'm mechanically inclined and was looking for a truck in the 3-5k range that is easy to live with and can seat 4 comfortably (for when my parents come).

Then, even after one deal, those same brokers and lenders will be much more inclined to do repeat business with you, and the brokers will start feeding you more and more off market deals because they know that you're for real.