But we never had a shiny truck show up with people in monogrammed shirts.  

Hi All, would love your thoughts ~A set of 2 large clawfoot tubs as an alternative to traditional hot tub, with running hot + cold water spigot attached, hot springs style.

I'm not sure I'm understanding - you really don't "lose" out on any potential equity by not paying down principal - the general question should be about your best alternative use of your capital (opportunity cost) - that would otherwise be in your pocket/investable 

If you feel any team members aren’t a good fit, you can always seek alternatives.

     - but a service provider that acts as an alternative for all the things you'd normally get from a mortgage company2.

Some cities in MI have this but there is always the alternative that if you do not live within X distance you need a local rep/manager or person for them to know about and be able to call.  

Alternately, if you want to manage it as a short-term rental, you could look at that.

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I almost had my truck repossessed, ruined my personal credit for years, and the deal source was one of my closest friends.

Hi Rose, I would suggest an alternative for future use that will not impact your credit.