Ask them nicely to be patient while you deal with the issue.

In either case, I hardly think that should lead anyone to conclude Memphis as an investment destination is over.If investors are patient and take their time before buying.  

Be patient and develop trustworthy contacts on the ground that can advise on trends, locations and niches that continue to work.  

I love the motivation man, here in San Diego as well if you went into 6 escrows in your first 7 months you already did better then 95% of people who start in real estate so give yourself a hug, Dont get frustrated, my quick story i wasnt the best agent at the begging I work 3 years and sold about $2.5M total, so not great, but after college I went into private equity and killed it now, I am a consultant and put deals together and do investments on my own so I just think 7 Months is not enough to really know your niche, I have a partner that was a real estate agent for 42 years and did amazing he says every year was like starting from scratch, so thats just one mans opinion best luck and just be patient, Who ever think they can get rich quick is not really rich as my mentor used to say. 

Having a tough time finding the right one, but be patient and continue to crunch numbers, etc.  

Connect with people at the network events to find the real "deals" and be willing to look a little outside of Seattle, and be patient.

My guess is you aren't far from patient zero.

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But a patient investor doesn't bank on price appreciation.

The governing documents could be a make or break it deal, despite allowing rentals I know of townhomes in Lakeville that charge move-in move out fees that are astronomical.To pay the association $250 because you got a new tenant moving in doesn't seem like that big of a deal, but to pay another $250 for them to move out and another $250 for someone else to move in could really start to cut into the passive income you seek.In addition to the governing documents it would be in your best interest to ask a few neighbors within the community what their overall satisfaction is with the board and the association management company since your not going to live there this tone could be a positive or negative for REI.But out of everything I've said the most important aspect of considering purchasing within a Townhouse association is to determine The strength of the financials.