- At a high level often people set goals that don’t align with their overall life goals.

You could go either route but don't mix the two in concept as one is a mule and the other is a horse.And, the requirement that properties be listed for sale by a bank is a bank regulatory issue having nothing to do with the NAR, it ensures that the property is held for sale in a public market at its assumed fair market value.

I would put pressure on the GF to try and help get him out because they will both be held accountable for the unit.

I have heard a lot of complaints about evergreen from other people lately.

I don’t know how 2 people got 3 homestead exemptions but that seems like something the local taxing authority could catch pretty easy.

James Wise is one of the most honorable people in the business.

These are deals that people can find on and off market, they just need to be creative on what they can do to the property to make the deal a deal  

VRBO does not seem to do the same guest verification or background checks as Airbnb and you have to opt in to Damage Protection (insurance or deposit) which I've read can detract people from booking.

Bathrooms if you can zero threshold people love those and as they age out they need it anyway but that would be for main level. 

Most people are happy just to not take a loss each month.