With a 64x30 pole building that would be ideal for a our dog grooming/boarding business.

It doesn't make economic sense.I have a certain ideal client.

Although this is working out ideally, there are some tricky components to this.As of right now, the seller needs to move immediately and is requesting for at least 100K from the 180k that would be due in advance as he is trying to close on a cash only property.

Most people are trying to build wealth through real estate and ideally you're money continues to work toward that goal.

Ideally you make some money for your efforts and obtain a valuable education.  

These phrases conjure visions of an ideal lifestyle, but the reality is far more nuanced.

In the ideal scenario, we picture keeping the property as a cash flowing asset forever and letting our kids deal with it after we die.BUT, if that doesn't happen, and we decide to sell in 7 years or 10 years, I'm going to kick myself for losing out on the capital gains tax exclusion of $500k.  

.- Consider reimbursing the new owner: While not ideal, paying the $6k might be the most cost-effective solution to protect the contractor's license and your reputation.- Learn for future projects: This experience underscores the importance of thorough inspections, even on recently installed systems.- Check statute of limitations: Depending on your state, there might be a time limit on claims related to construction defects.As a hard money lender specializing in fix and flip deals, I've seen similar situations arise.

I live in downtown and sold in the area for years so anything Central for me in the valley is ideal.

Dead winter is not an ideal time to rent out a property so I expect it could take me 4-6 weeks or require discounting.