I'd been working and saving for many years, however, did not feel it was enough.

I feel as though your buy box puts you in a position for more flexibility. 

It Just feels that way!!!

Feel free to DM me. 

This could be coupled with the a dramatic drop in the S&P 500 which would feel pretty awful.

I am also surprised that a couple could have credit scores 100 points apart. 

And I ascribe to the "I never want to be a part of a club that would take me as a member" philosophy there.

The seller is out of state and even visited the project a few times to check on the progress which I think helped him feel good about the whole deal as well. technology made the whole process a lot easier in the interim.

As someone who did something very similar to this for the last 2 years - rented out my 2nd private bedroom and bathroom in my apartment (rental) furnished to traveling professionals and medical students - I think it's a great idea! 

Your ability to close means almost everything and you'll need to make them feel confident in your ability to do so if you target bigger deals right out of the gate.2.