I suppose its all a learning experience for him and even for myself as to avoid any potential happenings like that.

Hey Justin, I suppose you are right.

The individual drain tiles were in really good shape, but two of them were disconnected, because 60 years ago they had been supported by some leftover construction lumber over a soft spot (instead of crushed stone, as supposed to).

I did not realize it, but I was not supposed to "self-promote" within the forums.  

I suppose we should emphasize a few things so people aren't steered wrong:1.

If we sell the home, we couldn't qualify for first-time home buyer loans for 3 years (not a big deal I suppose, since it will take the good part of 3 years to pay off bad debt and save up a nice down payment for a duplex)4.

I suppose we would be more then happy to host a local Bay Area Bigger Pockets meetup at the event if anyone is interested?

I think breaking even on the first deal is something youre supposed to find out in retrospect.

When I run a background check on someone, I need their full name, DOB, SS#, current address, and former address.How are you supposed to check them out without that information?

There are a lot of successful investors out there that aren't licensed and never will be because they work with a broker that handles that end of things.The other possibility that isn't supposed to happen but does is when a broker lets a client use their mls access, which is as simple as them telling you their password!