Pretty good, everyone throughout the process was responsive, even with getting the appraisal done around the thanksgiving holiday, I’m cautiously optimistic about using them again given what occurred in the first experience.

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Buy cautiously.

The most likely time for dogs to cause damage is during the first year of ownership, whether it's a puppy or an older dog that is just new to the family and going through training.I wouldn't rule them out over this one issue, but I would certainly be cautious.

others are little more cautious..."

I'm very cautious and definitely not in the same league as some of the investors posting on BP. 

Higher purchase price is not a problem, but lower price-to-rent ratio is a very big con keeping me away to buying a house in that demographic.I would be cautious about Stockton.

@Dayton BourassaI would also be very cautious of thinking you can increase the current rent by 35%, I know you passed on this deal, but when analyzing deals it's important to be conservative when estimating rental income, if you are not conservative with your estimates then you need to account for more vacancy, which is essentially doing the same thing as being conservative. 

Coupled with the economic slowdown that's occurring, I'd be cautious to say the least.

As always be cautious that terms are not overly favorable to them.  10% is not a great return on a risky investment.