Do I give off that newbie smell?

[Ceril S.]

We are neck deep into our second deal (jumping in both feet first) and we are running into a similar issue as with our first deal - sellers not disclosing or withholding info that we asked about verbally from the get go. The first deal was about major repairs being done with permits - seller says yes - Not!  Second deal now claims a rental amount - just got copies of the lease - Not!

Do I give off a newbie smell?  Is it like sharks smelling blood?

I've heard "trust then verify".  Now I think - verify, verify, verify!