The 8 to 10% is worth its weight in gold. 

I lived in Toronto for a couple of years, and the real estate there is quite funky.Making the trip and meeting people in person will be worth its weight in gold...GREAT CALL on that.We work solely in Chicago as a general contractor...for now. 

Katie,I saw @Dan Gandee reply to you on this chain. 

Therefore, I ended going with the Gold plan which was about 20k, putting most of my savings towards this buy in.

If it is roots, joint corrosion, etc we get it chained which has some risk but clears the drain of anything except pipe breakage that would cause a clog.Good luck

This wild ride underscores the power of relentless follow-up and the hidden gold in every lead.

I particularly resonate with the idea of 'always be analyzing'—so crucial to stay flexible and adapt to changing markets.Your point on opportunity cost is gold.

If you can find local deals (within 2 hours of where you live) that make sense, they can be gold mines. 2 hours seems to be the max that most people would drive if you HAD to do your own showings or move-in prep and local management proves unreliable.

In my opinion safer and nicer with way less of the crime down by the big ski mountains.Yes, they have less chain restaurants and shopping malls….but who goes to the poconos for that anyway?

I suspect the new title examiner has found something in the chain of title or the execution and notarization of your deed that makes them unwilling to rely on it to issue your buyer a policy without exception for the concern(s).