I’m sure they were probably upset because Alan didn’t tell us where to find a property, where to find a buyer, where to finance the deal, and when to pick up the check.

Other types of agents will have that expectation that you mentioned (when they send listings that come from other offices), and they might get upset if you go direct to the listing agent for those that aren't from their own office.

Or, maybe they will not be as upset as i think they will be??

I owe for the first time in my life, but I am not too upset...I made signifcantly more than I ever have!

As a courthouse buyer, in my area I notice multiple upset bids on more property (currently: 11SP5266, 11SP5458, 11SP5008, 09SP5590, 11SP4690, 11SP1270, 11SP3960, 11SP4578, 11SP3929) than I've seen in a long time.

In my county, they have an accepted practice of the attorney stating the "upset bid" as being the amount the lender expects to see in order to let somebody else get the property; and the attorney's actual bid will be given as "costs", an amount far below the "upset bid" (this practice is used so that the lender does not have to pay additional amounts sort of like commission to the sheriff based on highest bid received).

BTW @john if my assessment goes up and its warranted...i wont be too upset!

I definitely want to be up front so everyone doesn't spend the money on smartmove and then become upset they didn't get the place.5.

The only thing I can think to add is to remember to enjoy yourself, and not to get (too) upset if (and when) things go south.

Don't get upset with anyone else but yourself if you made the choice NOT to attend the summit.