This city is setting up a strong foundation for some good long term economic growth. 

Has anyone signed up for Ambit Energy that can tell me about your honest experience?

Keep in mind that the more invested you are in this project mentally, the more energy there will be put into the renovations the tenant placement in the management.

Lenders that sell their loans today are also taking part in what they call CMBS 2.0 (post 2007 underwriting criteria, where it is very common to see certain terms and conditions implemented for the additional security of the bondholders, and the increased risk of the Borrower (you)).The one thing that I see over and over – even with some of the biggest players in the market, is this: Investors spend a lot of time and attention on the due diligence of the property, economics affecting property performance, property management, repositioning, and on closing the loan - - and NOT AS MUCH ATTENTION IS USED TO PREPARE FOR THIS ENTRY INTO THE FINANCIAL MARKETS, (WHERE THEY WILL BE RESIDING FOR UP TO TEN YEARS) AND HOW IT CAN ADVERSELY AFFECT THEIR RETURNS.

I've made millions doing it my way over a very long period of time through all the economic crisis in the last 20 years.Much appreciate your thoughts.

I love the energy.

USAA gives examples -- "pay off transition expenses, consolidate high-interest credit card debt or buy a reliable, economical car."

I feel really upset by the time and energy we wasted with both properties, but I wanted to ask how common this is for sellers and agents to do?

How much difference will it make on appraisal value if one spends time/energy doing allot of little things that add to curb appeal, impressions when you walk in a home etc. 

Its been that way since day 1, im sure people who have had equity lines through the 2000s and even after the great economic recovery can attest to that.