My first, and only one thus far.If you followed my adventures you would know it was hell getting that thing signed with the disappearing act lady and other shenanigans the universe loves to through at me.Well today was the end of the inspection period and had to extend it.After countless of showings finally someone stepped up, took a look at the house, without hesitation without negotiating, he shook my hand and said "I'll take it".

-John Madden

It shook her up a little, but the PM dealt with everything, getting the house cleaned, police paperwork etc.

Then after a few minutes Tom pulled up to my relief, shook my hand and asked me if I was ready to see some cars.

You said "We both agreed", which makes it sound as though you shook your head and said, "Yes, I concur that this sounds good and your price is excellent.

I find insurance binders maddeningly cryptic and I rarely understand what the borrower purchased.

@Christopher Madden, yes I agree about having a little lag between leases. $1500 is high but obviously not out of the question.

I shook my head at the investor thinking why would you put that much money into a multi-unit when there was no way the numbers worked as an income producing rental property.

he said "if you pay the closing costs" we shook hands and I got a first time home buyer's loan for 3% down.

After you've done this for a while you get a pretty good feel for people, or you get shook out of this business.