There are options but you have fewer options when you have no identifiable income (a starter business is a bad idea if you want to keep a mortgage), I don't know what will really go down at this point. I've been in this situation for a long time now and I'm so dead tired of panic, despair, money arguments, etc. It's been a long hard slog and not at all worth it. This is just a goddamn house and I should have gotten rid of it after the divorce.

Sometimes selling up is a better idea that's for sure. Renting for a time till you get financial again wouldn't be a bad idea would it?

Yes and it would be nice for J to reduce her hour commute. We will see what happens.

Best of luck, and once you make a decision all will go smoothly and you'll feel a lot better once it's behind you.

Probably better to sell than to loose, like Ali said.

Suede's vet bill, worth every penny, but damn ouch! :neutral:

Yeah, well whatever you do, don't buy a suit from that vet. (s)he sews for shit.

Are there any tax breaks for people who have investment property in the US?

Just first property, there is a mortgage deduction on tax and it's been a huge help in the past.

:lol: I thought the same thing!

Should I be laffin in the upsetting thread?

You've got to laugh if you don't want to cry

Hows the dog Nirv?

That Nirv has a lot of dog.

Just to keep everything in the same thread I'll make the update here for those who have been following my friend's progress.

The mighty CWB has left his body.

While I'm sad he is gone I'm glad his suffering is over and his wife can begin to build a new life for her and their daughter.

That's very sad news lookout. I'm sorry for your loss. xx

UPDATE:
Suede is in a crate in my kitchen bunged to another crate next to Victor with a blanket in between because Suede likes to move his crate across the floor using his wedge-like head while growling at Victor when he is in his crate. Just a hunch but I think he is pretty much on the mend. ;)