I know people who forgo this but to me it is a small amount of $ for the protection (I think) it provides.

I’m singing the same song...barrier island of the East Coast of Florida.

By waiting until you relocate not only are you forgoing 3 years of appreciation but 3 years experience, which I would argue is even more important.

@Le Michael Song - I'll also be very happy to learn from you.thanks and keep safeeyal

I understand being stuck between a rock and a hard spot on close dates moving etc.. reminds me of a time i had deposits down on 3 new builds in Jackson MS.. ( for Go Zone Tax Bene's at the time)My wife and I fly out there do a walk through by the time we were done with the first house we had to go get more blue tape.Then i went to turn on the water etc.. and the house was not even connected to water or power ..

Unless they are investor themselves, you may need to educate them on the process and advantages of seller's financing.If you have a truly great deal, don't allow your worry about finances stop you for going after something bigger.

Ever heard Janet Jackson's song, "What have you done for me lately"?

If you do decide to go gas I believe you can forgo adding a separate meter.

@Oscar Song I invest in Austin and am seeing lots of Californians move this way.

Elvis and his wife, Priscilla, lived in the home with their daughter, Lisa Marie, in the early 1970s, composing many of his hit songs within those walls.