Even if I was told the subdivision an estimate would be inaccurate since some floor plans are more popular than others. 

Cash Flow - Contrary to popular belief, it's possible in SD if you find assets that have room to add value.

Early on most have no choice and need mortgages at the best terms possible.Acquire if the getting is good.

Renting with negative cf isn't the answer, and never will be.Your choices are to either refi to a 30 or sell. 

As far as you allowing the seller to back out a contract that is a choice you would Need to decide if it was worth the hassle In fighting for your right to purchase the property.Why were the sellers saying that they were having issues with on their side?

I've heard good things about Nebo Realty as a low cost broker option.EXP has more recently been a broker of choice due to the MLM pay structure. 

If you are concerned about material choice get an estimate from your roofers that lists out the exact materials they are using and then if you want to question them or ask them to change materials you can do that. 

Love the househack idea in CO  to mke numbers somewhat work (seems popular).

Most of us have been faced with those choices at one time or another.

Any advice on what the rental market is like in Redding and whether that’s a smart choice in this hot market?