Lots of other meetings on the North and South Shores and around Boston as well, if you are up for the rides!

I've definitely appreciated some of your posts, and your willingness to call people out, and I'm glad to see you're taking a positive step towards solving a problem you've been very vocal about.I'm not yet at a place where I can offer to be a mentor in the way you've described, but here's what I AM willing to do:Take a few beginner investors on a front seat ride with me on my next rehab deal.

Insurance in the Dallas area is outrageously expensive because of all the hail storms.What part of the metroplex is this located in if you dont mind me asking?

One time I made this ridiculous goal of riding my bicycle from Seattle to Boston in 30 days.

What you should do in terms of expensive is really a matter of personal tastes and what the market requires...sometimes one over-rides the other.

I'd start with a few:Droopy ceiling fan blades - Excessive moisture trapped in ceiling and attic, possible mold spread inside, plumbing problem, roof leak, soggy studs, possible damage to electrical wiring.Cracks on the ceiling - Possible foundation problem, roof leak, or storm and hail damage to roof.Soft spot or dip on the floor on 2nd level - Workmanship on flooring cover, water damage to wood underneath, renovations done from down stairs ceiling created damage.House extension not built on slab or same foundation as the house - Difference in foundation and level.

(I used to do replacement cost, mainly because of hail damage we get down here on roofs but I've decided as a matter of practice I don't want to be filing a bunch claims every time there is a hail storm.)

Or you can let the current lease ride if you are comfortable with the terms.Good luck and congrats on the purchase,Kevin

Should I just ride it out and take what ever happens as a learning curve until we get a better relationship built with these lenders?

enjoy the ride