Unless something really unusual happens, like a stop loss triggering, I just leave it alone.

It's quite unusual, in my observation, to see a request for donations on a for-profit discussion board.

From an investor's standpoint, condos usually come with HOA's (which can kill cash flow and fees can increase dramatically out of the investor's control.)Not to say that there are not any investors who purchase this type of property, but most experienced pros tend to stay away, baring some unusual circumstances, such as a condo conversion opp, or the incredible sellers market from 2002-2006 in CA, Vegas, AZ, FL, etc.

Those were unusual times.

What you describe isn't unusual.

Months later...Josh Cantwell, "rementor", (a guru) claims to be using this effectively in a short sale context, and claims in 70% of cases, a recorded memo of options satisfies title seasoning requirements too, as long as it takes 3+ months to get the SS approved/closed, not unusual at all.

The "no financing" provision is unusual, though.

That usually means mini blinds, but occasionally will mean a roller shade or even some type of sheer curtains in unusual situations.

With luck tenants will cover the costs but it is not unusual for investors to need to contribute out of pocket to cover cost shortfalls.

This is not unusual.