I would recommend getting title insurance to guard against any title defects missed by the title examiner.

Every time I presented, I aimed to be the authority on the subject so that I didn't stumble over my own words and no questions would catch me off guard. 

So I've been trying to come up with a more overall outlook to try and guide my investments for the near future..I understand the view that David shares on the podcast about how the demand is still strong and there have been safe guards put in place to help try and prevent another '08 crash and I agree, although I'm biased as I'm a general contractor and real estate investor.My question that I cant seem to find an answer for is if there are any other indicators to watch that could be compared to '08 such as vacationing and frivolous spending.

Have you considered the reserves, or guard to help pay off some debt?

I think was just caught off guard when I saw a $6000 origination fee.  

I'm a bit guarded about my primary residence and wouldn't be as comfortable assuming another risk to my roof -- but this idea is really popular among those who haven't seen many of their neighbors lose their homes in 2009, or 2001, or 1990, or 1982...   

As to recent mistakes for me, taking my IPad and checking emails everyday whole on vacation is not something I recommend, though I will admit, working from the beach in Peru is not that bad.Recent mistake: letting my guard down and trusting someone whom I have previously had a good relationship with.

When making multiple cash offers with no contingencies, a quick closing period, and a healthy earnest money deposit, how do you guard against having more offers accepted than you can close on?

He hires 2 security guards, one at the door and one in the house. 

I also have roughly $10,000 saved.At the end of the summer, I will be headed to 4 months of military training (National Guard).