Should we move to Florida from the Midwest?
Asking senior citizens as we value your wisdom and also you may have already faced such a move in your life. I would really like people who currently live in Florida to answer please so I can get a "local's" perspective. My husband and I are both college graduates. Though we make mortgage payments, even with the current economy, we could sell our home for more than what we paid and end up with a profit. My husband and I feel we could both get decent jobs in Florida and one of us would probably move first and rent until the house sells or until the other one of us gets a job there also. I work in healthcare. Also with the prices of homes right now in Florida, we would then be able to pay cash and outright own the home we buy in Florida. And, we would not have any other debt. We do not have any family here where we currently live nor do we have family in Florida, but we do have friends who live there and we vacation there often. We are so tired of the cold, and we also believe it would be a healthier lifestyle for us. Is there any reason anyone can think of why we shouldn't move? Even with not having debts and if our house in FL was totally paid for, should the economy be a concern? Thank you in advance for responses--making a big move is always nerve-wracking, but that's why we would try to do it in steps.
Should I go to Penn State or University of Maryland?
I've been accepted into both the Smeal College of Business and the Schreyer Honors College at Penn State- University Park for the Fall of 2011 as well as the Robert H. Smith School of Business and the Honors College at the University of Maryland- College Park (I selected EIP as from the 6 living learning options for honors students in case anyone is familair with the UMCP Honors Program). As deposits are due tommorrow, I've had a heck of a time with my decision. I live in Pennsylvania,so obviously I'd get in state tuition at PSU plus a $3,500 scholarship per year for 4 years. However, in case you don't know, PSU is the most expensive state school in the country in-state, and after deducting a $5,000 scholarship from Maryland that will be adjusted for tuition increases, UMPC is only a couple thousand dollars more. Both business schools are similarly ranked, the honors programs are often cited as two of the best in the country and PSU is ranked #1 by job recruiters while UMPC is right behind at #8. Personally, I thought Maryland had a nicer campus but Penn State has a much much nicer college town. Basicially just wondering if anyone has any thoughts or experiences with either university they could share. I also got into University of Pittsburgh honors, Miami University honors, and Indiana University honors as well as William and Mary if anyone has anything to say about those schools even though I narrowed it down to PSU and UMCP. Yes, I've visitied all the schools (except W&M) and I realize that I need to make this decision for myself and not rely on random people on the internet but it would be awesome if anyone had some additional imput. Thanks!
What ever happened to ARTEX Building & Remodeling Co.?
Able Rodriquez was Sales & Financing agent. He was getting all the paper work for building our home. He never came back with an answer. Took a bit of Money that we have not seen yet. Anyone knowing this dude please email me. Thank you?
Is it really a good idea to refinance?
We currently have an interest rate of 7 1/2%, but need some critical home repairs done that we can't afford. Wondering if refinancing and getting some cash is the best idea right now. We've been in the house 10 years.
Should I buy a Multi Family Home for investment?
I recently graduate from college and thinking about purchasing my first real estate property. At first I was looking at single-family homes and town homes, but now I am thinking that a multi unit might be a better investment. I am making around $60K and looking at possible investment. My mind-set is that with a multi unit I can live on one of the apartment and rent out the rest to tents. Bases on my calculation and the kind of property I buy (condition and location) I can have zero percent vacancy within a short period and the income would cover all my expenses, and I would be pretty much be living there for free take home any additional income. Thanks a lot for your inputs in advance. The only cons I have thought of are maintenance cost . Unplanned, emergency maintenance cost is my only worry, because if something major happens to the building, then I might not have the huge amount of money to repair. I appreciate all the inputs I can get