This is why it is important that all communication on VRBO/HA go through the sites messaging system.  

Ha ha. 

Currently 59% (gross scheduled) and 31% of goal, shooting for retirement in twelve years at 45.Ha ha -- smart man! 

@Dan Schwartz Ha, well actually I was there in March - and there was a heat wave.

Ha.

For comparison, in our CA market, when price bottomed at 2009-2012 til now, our return of equity is about 30,000 percent.Beside OH, STL market is also going crazy, some flipper is selling 900sqft house for $240 sqft , that's a new record created in that market ha ha....

@Michael H., a couple options come to mind: 1) you could see if the seller would consider a short-term seller financing note until you're able to finance with owner occupant loan. 2) discuss with your lender, but you may be able to put a longer close period on your offer (i.e. several months) to get it under contract but close after your expiration period.

They were very respectful of my space, despite all the commotion, and they even brought their own toilet paper and butt wipes, ha ha! 

@Joey Hicks yep it ha sits drawbacks.

Duration of campaigns, list building, investment $, follow up strategies ....aka all your secret sauce ha