Plenty of money on the table, but extremely difficult underwriters and less than helpful loan officers in terms of information.

The power of REI in todays market is delayed gratification  combines with the tax benefits the following year. 

But house hacking with a low down payment loan is a very, very powerful way to get started.

So unlike markets like 30A and the like where prices have remained rather steady despite the returns being extremely poor at current home prices, I think we've probably already hit the bottom (or at least near it) on home values.

Consider working with a lender to get pre-approved for financing, as that will give you an idea of your buying power.

Thank you - extremely helpful!!

Now that I'm a more experienced designer in real estate, I would love to customize my kitchen more with different materials, unique tile, and more unique pulls/knobs but having a large, clean kitchen was extremely appealing to me as a first-time buyer 4 years ago.

for sure this is as the state says in their article extremely sophisticated and thought out scam.

Extreme opposite of what we saw in 2021-2022. 

We also do a walk through, set expectations for maintenance, filters, lawn, garbage and go over the function of GFCI's, shut off locations (water, power, gas).