I talked to some neighbors and was assured things have calmed down recently (i guess after i had a talk with them about the foot traffic).

Nope, not the case.I can assure you the building codes here in California, (assuming work is done with a permit, which most is not) especially Title 24 and seismic / structural requirements, (currently the toughest in the nation) will make your eyes bug out.If you are not familiar with them, they can eat your lunch.I hope new folks really stay motivated if getting involved in flipping homes anywhere really.But pay attention,....you can get creamed.

Leverage turns what would be 3 houses paid off into 50 houses paid off.I love what @Al Williamson is saying, but I can assure you there is not a house or multi unit for sale in town that will produce $400 cash flow per month. 

I just recently received a copy of the Latest revision to the minimum PA seller's disclosure form from the State Real Estate Commission (it is not published yet since it requires one additional approval), and I can assure you that buried oil tanks are still an item listed in that seller's disclosure form.

We realize that there are still many features that you're hoping for on the app, and I can assure you that they are coming . . . please just be patient.Meanwhile, download the latest version of the app and start enjoying it!

I assured him there was some kind of mistake and persisted that he give me more information.

So without hesitation, I called corporate again stating this, and he assured me that my check had been mailed to me.

The attorney sent the agreement for my signature and assured me he would file it with the court.

you expressed your intent to occupy your primary but if circumstances dictate you need to downsize, that would be justified IMHO.Others will chime in, but I think you are perfectly in your right to purchase another smaller property as owner occupant, and turn the larger one into a rental (due to hardship for example) and be OK.I don't think you need to explain this to the broker other than to assure him you intent to occupy the new property. that's all I would disclose.Others?

They both assured me the co-applicant, not co-signor, would be living in the home.