Based on a few bad experiences, here are some that give me pause, especially when there are more than one of them:- Cases out my financial situation - asking questions (usually early on in the conversation) that seem to be aimed at figuring out how much money I have.- Asks for a deposit up front.

The report shows payments as current but zero amount is due until the pause is over in May ( if then) What will happen when the student loan payments are due in May ?

The change in market has caused a lot of buyers to pause and it looks like some first time buyers are jumping in.

However, this language gives me pause...

@Daniel Fuentes, I agree with Joe, Q4 is always slower which allows for some buying opportunities that many others will put on pause until 2023.

Especially after the 2-year rise of costs (Steel, concrete, lumber), most developers have paused or abandoned some of their projects that were in the rezoning stages.

Especially after the 2-year rise of costs (Steel, concrete, lumber), most developers have paused or abandoned some of their projects that were in the rezoning stages.

Ask as many questions as you have to ask before moving forward.Lastly, if what you see with your eyes does not match what you are hearing with your ears, hit the pause button.  

(no offense) even if everything checks out, the 20k "estimate" to complete the other side was pulled out of your behind. i'd triple and quadruple check the numbers with actual contractors (if you can still find those), unless you're going to be doing a diy on it yourself (then double your timeline without cash flow on that side). your mind is overshadowed by potential success without giving any consideration to what can go south on this and quickly. the outrageous financing alone should give you a pause. in the end, you'll be out $45k-50k cash (best case scenario) to cash flow $100/mo?

I heard some lenders can pause the mortgage but I'm not sure what are the exact conditions, might be worth it to call your lender to check.