approach is a great approach and mindset, don’t get so caught up on trying to figure out a way to do it the way you want to that you ignore good advice that will save you time, money, and possibly needless costly mistakes.

Needless to say, I was a bit surprised she had kids.

Needless to say my title company was not doing what I thought they were and confirming which lien was actually being foreclosed.

Needless to say, I've accepted the landlords offer realizing that I need to take this risk of accepting the buyout and using this money to invest in myself.

Needless to say there many complicating factors with condos and as such, single family homes are a much better option.With your budget, you may want to consider the Michigan market.

Once you gain more experience, success the numbers change and you will need less and less money down 

After meeting the neighbors at that property, I think it's more a function of the "neighborhood watch," sticking their nose needlessly into other's business. 

I have essentially zero equity and likely over-payed just a little, so needless to say, I will not have anything left over after the sale. 

Needless to say I will not do that again, or I will at least shop around much more diligently if I do.

Do the work upfront and avoid the needless collection of applications.