To me, it would communicate that you never had any intent to actually be under contract at $435,000, which demonstrates bad faith and unfair dealings (which in CA is a breach of contract,) and I'd be kicking you to the curb and trying to keep every dollar of your EMD that I could.

curb appeal, kitchen, bathroom.

I've also just started in this Real Estate thing and I've found that I have had to curb my imagination a little bit.

You can find them on my YouTube channel and podcast in my profile page or website.Once you have an idea of what you want to do you need to then check with the city or county to determine what is required for all approvals and the time frame to receive approvals.Ask if you have to install curb, gutter, sidewalks, street signs, street lighting or any other special requirements.Are there any specific street design requirements, DOT requirements, permits or traffic studies.DWQ, Army Corp or any other environmental requirements or permits.General permit fees, proffers, water/sewer tap fees and the process of setting taps and connecting.

If that means hiring a landscaper to ensure the curb appeal is appealing, de-cluttering, painting, or staging.

I'm wondering when the student loan bubble will pop, which would curb the growth quite a bit. 

To replicate that on a consistent basis is not a good business plan.People I know worth 8 to 9 figures have been investing in a niche for decades and regardless of cycle know how invest to curb risk.

If it's a home you'll live in, you should still curb your emotion so you don't over pay or buy a house that is too expensive for you to continue a lifestyle that you want.

Couple of weeks before the renovation was done, we decided to put a FSBO sign in the front yard.Since the house had great curb appeal, we got lots of attraction and many showings.

It has curb appeal, but at 72K, who are you going to rent it to?