You learned your lesson.She is brave to push you like that when you have more power in this relationship in the long run.Put some sod in, do the math on that.Even if it is only a small patch of sod, it could meet the definition described in the email.  

I'm just trying to do the math for duplexes and they are in the $250-$300. 

That buyer also purchases an option for $20,000 to purchase the house for $105,000 (this would require some specific math to get exact) within the next 2 - 5 years.    

There's lots of rough laws in city limits that are pushing out current investors and renters, so it would be wise to do all your homework on Seattle before you take anymore steps.The way to become a successful investor is to make sure the math works out on a property before buying.  

@Joel Owens I honestly wanted to get into Commercial real estate from the start due to math being my strongest subject and understanding, but none of the commercial brokers around me wanted to sign me on as brand new licensed agent with no prior experience. 

Real math on each unit always trumps any rule you can think of. 

Always remember to do the math analysis and try to look at the subject property or at least have a clause in the sales contract that will allow you to inspect the subject property and possibly back out of the deal without a penalty that will hurt you.Do not try to do everything yourself.  

Always remember to do a math analysis on your selected possible property and try to look at it before you make an offer on the selected property or at least have a clause in the sales contract that will allow you some time (about 15 days) to inspect the property and possibly get out of the deal without much of a penalty that won't hurt you.Just select what is normal for that neighberhood and do not over-rehabilitate.  

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Do not try to do everything yourself.Always do the math analysis and try to look at the subject property before you make an offer or at least have a clause in the sales contract that allows you the time (usually about 15 days) to make a detailed inspection and possibly back out of the deal without a penalty that hurts   Right after you close on a deal get an insurance policy that will protect you in case of a loss.Just do what is average for the neighberhood.