Is this a fractured condo project?

Geez, my nose is telling me that there's not much upside but a lot of downside to working with this former owner.

People with free and clear properties who get a letter of interest to buy their home - they are thinking you are the motivated one and will be willing to pay through the nose for the property.

I could try to keep the low profile, but if it was successful, the local officials would probably stick their noses in for their cut.Jennifer, thanks for the idea or using attached units.

Do you want to "chase" again (with no seed capital) to hopefully make it back quicker?

As you already can tell, working with an agent will mean you don't have to guide a CSR by the nose to help you, so even if it costs $100 more it's money well spent.

I wish desire is all someone needs .. but it isnt .. the good news is .. if you have the desire and the discipline then everything you need to know ..from wholesaling , to flipping to tax liens to mobile home investing and mobile home parks and commercial real estate and so on .. is right here on this site .. no need for a mentor .. only a good set of eyes and ears and meybe a typing finger .. there is no need for a class or instructions other than what right here on Bigger Pockets .. the only thing a mentor might give you more of is self confidence .. thats what a lot of newbie's actually lack .. they dont even know it .. but they lack it .. its hard making that leap into the deep end with the sharks .. my suggestion is .. don't tip your toes to feel the warmth of the water , just hold your nose and jump right in .. and if you have a mentor that can teach you how to swim faster and a bit better .. then take it .. learn as much as you can until you feel like there is nothing left fir him to teach you ... then .. learn some more.. because if this guy has been at it for twenty years then he has a lot to teach ..

@Barney Jordan Not a fan of wholesaling in general, but yes...you essentially cut off your nose to spite your face...the upside is that instead of getting assignment fees, you list the property and make a commission...all legit.

Fly within the radar, become very successfu and thumb your nose at authority?

The laminate floors were brand new, but the we couldn't find the smell/source.. putting your nose to the floor, trying to find the spot of cat urine (b/c you can't see it), that's what I think of, it's horrible, humbling,   and not to mention just flat out disgusting... after that, we only do tile-- no exceptions.We also had another tenant move out.. he never complained about roaches, 1x he said "there's an ant issue"... and when he moved out, it was DISGUSTING-- horrible roach infestation,... seriously, I wish I did a better job taking pics, but just gross... this guys wasn't a druggy -- nope, clean cut military guy, so you just never know... seeing a beautifully redone place, infested with roaches, is humbling.. but you clean them up, call the exterminator, and move on!