@Moira BaggettWithout knowing what “failing” means - there is great advice from others on this page.One thing I would do is go back and read your documents to see what happens in the situation you are in. I

why not go in person to the market you're trying to buy in?! I

If he doesn't let you in, I would back out and not take the deal.

However as I am looking for my next property, if I buy to live in, I know I will take a hit and be negative cash flow for a few years but if I buy an investment property I would go a little outside the city/in commuter towns most likely. 

I will say this though - I jumped in.  I

I really don't have an issue with either of you promoting what you do, and as you have said many times, you do projects that people can invest in. I

Always curious to see how relocations feel after settling in. I

Good Point Don, but If I sit on the side lines and try to learn everything before jumping in, I might end up on the side lines forever. 

48 hours after this boyfriend and girlfriend move in I get a message from the guy that the girl punched him in his eye and he is scared to live there and wants off the lease.   

If expanding out here or learning more is something you're interested in I would love to be of help to you!