We all started somewhere, some how and fear is part of the process.On if it a good deal, only you can answer that because no 2 investors have the same "buy-box" or buying criteria.Goodluck and keep us posted.

Banks have had this information for years and no one is fearful they will disclose it to the public.

I’m completely new to investing (joining tonight after the webinar was the first step I’ve ever taken) but I’ve been quietly stalking it for a very long time. 

I had to pass on the property because I fear I might not be able to handle “long distance” at this point since I’m just starting and do have a good team I trust in that area.

Maybe people don't want to mention the good ones in fear they will go work to someone else.

So sustained maintenance should not be your concern, your concern should be on how fast you can recover the initial cost of the hot tub, the maintenance is not the issue.Argument #2 Seems like this is based out of fear and the unknown.  

I stalked one listed originally at $160k for months that was literally broken in half.

It's only going to get worse, I fear.

Many homeowners fear selling for this exact reason. 

I factor my acquisitions on Adjusted NOI base, out of fear of one off capital draws needed to continue typical rental operations.