I was born and raised here, but I've lived out of state a couple of times, once in Los Angeles and once in the Tampa Bay area. 

I should have been born later!

Btw, Amelia was born June 10th, so it sounds like they're almost the same age.

My name is (Brandon) Kristopher Turner - I go by "Kristopher", and it's not because the other Brandon Turner goes by "Brandon", lol - and I am a 30-something entrepreneur originally born and raised in & around Atlanta, Georgia.I have never invested in real estate but frequently network with real estate investors for game nights, entrepreneur meetings and the occasional dinner. 

I was born in NYC then grew up in NYC and the Poconos of Pennsylvania.

I am also born and raised in St Pete, so know the area very well.

AbhiDon't feel trapped geographically.You definitely need someone qualified, does not have to be a CPA, could be an Enrolled Agent or an attorney.

using a home inspector is a good idea. i am a home inspector here in the western new york area. you could have walked yourself right into  a trap, and thats what we inspectors are here for, to keep you from doing that. if i were you, i would go back to that owner, throw them your new offer and tell them it is a " standing offer". that means, you know they are not going to accept it, but after several months on the market, your offer is going to start to look good to them anyway. my guess is that they will eventually call you back and either accept or want to counter offer close to your bid. in the mean time, find another house. they are out there and some of your best deals are the ones not even listed.

Pretty much IMHO from the day you're born you're setup for failure!

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