Paying cash the location tends to not be as strong say if 3 million cash small to mid suburban spot versus 6 million leveraging strong suburban to fringes of urban core.4.

Sounds like you as well as them are in a tough spot.

I know condo prices here don't usually go up a lot, but I'm hoping to find a good spot.

In my view it is the equivalent of parking in handicap parking spot when you are not handicapped.  

In my area 600 to 750 is the sweet spot for single family homes.In other areas its super luxury 5 times higher than a typical sfh.

I think your suggestion of a quarterly report is spot on!

The reality is that the insurance landscape has shifted dramatically in recent years, and underestimating those expenses can be a costly mistake for syndicators and investors alike.Insurance Escalators: A Changing RealityYour point about the outdated assumption of a 3% YOY increase in insurance is spot on.

It doesn't take long to learn how to spot a good deal.6.

This is why I asked in BP before doing anything ilegal or even worse, something that would put the seller in a bad spot.

It sounds like you're in an exciting spot with your real estate journey.