When investing in condos, its all about the HOA :) I have been practicing real estate and investing in Chicago for many years now and in this market, I much prefer the 3-6 unit market v. condos personally but when I analyze condos, here is what I am looking at,  #1.

I use them consistently and have been very happy. 

Is this not a common practice for you guys?

My past consist of all phases of construction so I was able to do all the clearing, excavation, remodel(older mobile home) myself and made pretty good money. 

LOL.. that theory is a theory in practice very difficult to do unless you can demonstrate that you can buy 10 to 20 houses and pay cash for them no financing.. 

Thanks anyway.Best, MelindaHi Melinda:  this quote of yours came from the other duplicate thread to this one.As I mentioned in my post above, getting the exposed existing structure aesthetic won't be practical. 

It's a too common practice though... 

@Chris Youssi There are many builders where selling the first few homes at prices that are inflated compared to the market to date, to an insider is a standard practice. 

I always say to my staff; Firm, Fair and consistent!

On the other hand, some small firms may be less responsive if they have a heavy workload.Really, you cannot answer this question based on the size of the firm, or even based on the practice area.