@Elan Adler do it as a token of appreciation and a pay ahead for other folks that search  BP agents and realize this.The decision to pursue this property isn't terrible, but I think it's for different reasons.

Often, the builder’s agents act as gatekeepers and may not have the information or authority needed to make decisions.

Still not 100% on the route we'll take on our fist project together, but I like to know as much as I can regarding all of my options so I can make an educated decision. 

The purchase decision might make itself clearer once you are here, have boots on the ground and are not pressured to make a decision from long distance.

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.

The weekly rentals were $8,000 (June) & $8,500 (July-August) As the summer season rental is approaching us, we are faced with a tough decision.

Making such a hasty decision on two weeks worth of knowing these people as your customers seems like a rash decision to me, but I don't know exactly what's going on, and sometimes personalities just do not mix well together.

Focus on saving and researching financing while networking with real estate professionals to prepare for your first investment.Dont forget to add tax savings to your ROI for better decision making.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

This decision turned out to be a tough learning experience due to the location and condition of the property.

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.