So I can easily check to make sure the fridge is functioning correctly at move-in.)

.$60,200 for 30 yrs @ 7% = $400.51 <----- The most you could pay for a property that rents for $1000.Somebody feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.Bartstop

Sam,You are correct that there is a due on sale clause in most if not all mortgages.

Some individuals are having a difficult time.During the real estate boom there were still people not doing so well.This is because they made bad decisions and are suffering the consequences of living too high on the hog during the boom.This is the kind of economy that will create many millionaires, take advantage of this time because there is plenty of money to go around.This is just a natural thing in the economy.It is called a correction in the stock market.If you believe the doom and gloom of the media your doomed anyway.Our economy is the strongest in the world period.The question I have Is there food on your table a roof over your heads and cloths on your back.Hmmmm I guess your not so bad off.You just have to give up a couple of luxuries.Maybe you can;t afford that new model of 10,000 inch plasma screen TV oh well.If you have the neccesities and your family there is nothing to complain about.My wife is filipina and i have been to the philippines.

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No matter what the seller is getting hit with a 5% fee...the only difference is whether all 5 % goes to the seller's agent or 2.5% to seller and 2.5% to buyer.Am I understanding this correctly?

I do not disagree that it is a tool to make an initial quick evaluation.

Before that, it was rented for twelve months straight.I don't believe legal fees and evictions will cost much, if anything - there isn't a lot of red tape in South Dakota about evicting nonpaying tenants.During the summer I am a painting contractor and have my own scaffolding, ladders, work truck, tools, etc.

HEY, what's the etiquette for correcting an adults spelling or language?

I have been in the corporate world now as a software tools expert and computer programmer for several years without a degree and I can tell you now that I have a degree, that my BSB/M means nothing .