I haven't heard of any, but met with a few people in the twin cities last year.

I wanted to see what other people were using to set up their security deposit accounts? 

You should have an open conversation with as many people as you can find.

Ton's of people with golden shackles of sub 3% rates, epic net shortage, skilled labor shortage, on and on. 

I am on the other side of the bridge in Virginia - there is a good amount of DC area people here on BP

As you know, this part of CA is nothing like what most people associate CA with.

Just curious why people think they should be in jail?

I think he's in the process right now so I'm not sure how it's turned out, but last time I spoke with him it seemed that it was going well.I always tell people looking to do co-living that there is a certain amount of risk that you have to be willing to take on.

One thing to note when getting conventional mortgages and spouses.There is a 10 limit per person for conventional financing.You can either do 10 conventional in each person's name which would be 20 mortgages for 2 people or if you do the mortgages jointly, will only allow 10 in total.My thoughts are not to own joint assets until you are both married. 

The issue is that you cant cold call people in New York