Remember, not every single decision in your life has to make financial sense.

They normally do a very poor job that will have to be corrected later - drips on the floor, doors walls and molding, poor job of cutting in, bleed through on the walls.

The purchase decision might make itself clearer once you are here, have boots on the ground and are not pressured to make a decision from long distance.

This helps keep strong applicants in the pipeline while still giving you a chance to meet them before making a final decision.

Start by reading Rich Dad Poor Dad and Set for Life to shift your mindset, and remember that your first deal or breakthrough networking moment will boost your confidence.

As a retired CPA, I saw plenty of tax returns by these firms that clearly were done poorly. 

Poor or No Communication PlatformsEffective co-living communication platforms are characterized by:1) usability2) accessibility3) commitment of involvementThis can be done through house email lists, whiteboard, group texts, etc.

The best deals I find are usually the result of an agent’s lack of familiarity with the area or a very poor listing presentation.

This is why it is sometimes worth your while to delay your tours until you have several lined up over a weekend, and let parties know you'll be making a decision at the end of the weekend.

You can make a real case for either decision, so - and I can't believe I'm saying this - do what feels good.