@Pedro - I would also be surprised if you'd be building anything custom with Miami-Dade County regulations for that range as well.

BP is all about education so I'm surprised that any BP member would fall for a scheme like that and, hopefully, my little contribution helps open people's eyes, alongside others like Vernon Martin.

In retrospect, this shouldn't have been surprising.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

I had not agreed to any of these additional charges before the rehab was completed and was surprised when I was sent the final bill. 

When calculating what you can afford, factor in these taxes to avoid surprises.

You'd be surprised just how many people are living paycheck to paycheck. 

The house is a 1990 Habitat for Humanity build and when I poked my head up in the attic, I was surprised to see that the whole structure above the ceiling is steel construction.

If you want to 1031 exchange to a property outside of CA, then you'll want to be careful about how the California Franchise Tax Board makes 1031s more difficult (no surprises there) when leaving their jurisdiction. 

If it was an individual there are a lot of uneducated investors out there nothing surprises me.