I feel supported by the fellow RaiseMasters and have had a very positive experience thus far.

Our experience is that IF the flooring is continuous AND it has been discontinued then they pay for the entire flooring throughout the house.

Has anyone had experience with this - in other words - can she simply decline the charge without the credit card company reaching out for investigation into the matter?

. - Manzanita, Arch Cape, Cannon Beach, Pacific City - Already well established as the more prestigious zip code on the Oregon Coast and just a quick drive from Portland this northern coast region offers premium restaurants, experiences and accessibility.

Also, which choice is better for you highly depends on what your real estate goals are and the experience level & skillset of the specific agent.Traditional agent and Redfin Agent could essentially be the same thing in many cases.

or any experience buying homes at auction in Sac? 

I will be quick to admit I have only had experiences with small rentals (6 units and smaller) so if you are looking for help on larger apartment complexes I would not be a great resource.

Looking for success stories or other experiences , positive or negative, range of costs, etc.

@Emily Shin landlord experience is invaluable for a career in rental real estate.It's not something you may want to do long term, but the experience can help you select and manage PMCs.

Property managers can make or break your out of state experience.