@Matthew Posteraro I'm a big fan of starting with the 5% options. 

So I'm a fan of buying in the path of progress from here since it's starting to expand outwards into cheaper neighborhoods.

I’m also a big fan BTR developments, especially horizontal apartments.

We have even first-responder equipment ready (carpet fans, dehumidifier, puddle sucker pump etc) to deal with the issue quickly and curb the damage, before we get the contractors in to do the repairs.

Job included inside work of leveling floors, installing flooring, paint walls, kitchen cabinets, etc in both units, as well as lay a new driveway, fence the back yard, provide attic fans, and install electric to the crawlspace to add lights and a sump pump.

I wouldn’t be opposed to switching banks since mine merged and I’m not a fan of the new bank.

Hotels are definitely not fans of STRs but it is regular people and safety officials that are pushing for these regulations. 

There are circumstances that having a low downpayment is beneficial, but personally, I'm not a fan of PMI if you can afford the 20%.

I’m more a fan of Boone rather than Asheville (in NC speak) - the smaller, more authentic mountain experience rather than the touristy mountain regions.

I'd love to hear others' opinions on this but I am a fan of making the house as attractive as you can to a potential buyer, even if that adds cost.