For a digital-first business, I have been pleasantly surprised with how quickly I can get someone on the phone or my problems solved quickly.Sorry that you had to go through that with them.

In locations where you can join the MLS without joining the board, the pricr is usually increased, and not surprisingly the increase cost is roughly the cost of joining the board.

Preserving cash is the other key to surviving to the next cycle.Regarding capital call--there are threads here on BP where investors have posted that they were surprised by a capital call, or were issued a sudden capital call. 

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

I am surprised that the property manager for the condo did not inform the association or try to contact me.

Hello everyone,
As the title says, we are 3 weeks away from closing and we are in a big dilemma. For background information, I'm a W-2 contract employee who makes 80k+ a year and I have been working at this job sinc...

Tell us about your most surprise or hilarious experiences, and whether the journey was worth the excitement!

Hello everyone, 
As the title says, we are 3 weeks away from closing and we are in a big dilemma. For background information, I'm a W-2 contract employee who makes 80k+ a year and I have been working at this job sinc...

To add, it is not impossible to find a lender/bank to give you a mortgage when also loaning the down payment because, surprisingly, not all ask or confirm where the money came from.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!