So for a limited time, a very limited time, and I’m thinking probably till the end of August, the last day of August being kind of the drop date, if you will.

Cool part is that we did the exercise last month and have already been able to see traction on some of the short term goals. 

No thanks.I look at real estate as a lifetime investment, and hopefully future income for my kids and their kids.If you bought a cabin last year and already want to sell, you probably didn't go in with a reasonable expectation of the investment.  

Here's the red flags that we had missed when we were still fairly green: 1) Credit card declined so they gave us a different card from their "sister"2) Booked last minute3) Locals4) We had even asked for an ID so they sent a fake passport but the name was spelled slightly offThey had parties at the property and destroyed some things.

Quote from @Brendan Jones: For the homes, and or properties that you will use as a primary or a rental property one big thing I look for is infrastructure in the area, extrinsic value (I.e. hospitals in the area, schools, and job market), and the last thing is creature comforts for people (I.e. is a store to get groceries 1 hour away or 2 minutes away).

I jumped the gun and bought BP pro last month but I’ve been having second thoughts about it and have been trying to get a refund due to the 30 day money back guarantee.

Lastly, what other considerations or resources can you think of that will help me understand the process and feel more comfortable as a first time home buyer?

If the market goes down you don't take the losses either. 

My last 5 closings we went up against multiple offers to win those for my clients.

The cheap one will probably last 6-12 years.