As a result there were tenants who settled for 2 BR units and were dissatisfied or alternatively sought rentals in different neighborhoods.  

His lawyer even told our lawyer he had a crappy case.I was a bit annoyed that our insurance company settled for a $70K payout. 

So a lot has happened since I last updated you all, well not too much has happened, I've settled into my personal home that I bought, renovated it and for the first time in my life have a place to call home that I actually OWN!!!

And in states that allow deposits and then settle up competition is higher as the price of entry is so low 5 to 20k deposits to bid.. now if you dont finalize you lose the money and can be fined as its illegal to bid and not close.

I also find that depending on the tenant, my one Airbnb property has less wear and tear because it's constantly cleaned and maintained versus my other rentals where the families living there settle in and accumulate stuff - which makes it hard to deep clean regularly (to my liking) as well as just the constant daily wear and tear from kids etc. 

I've been involved in a lawsuit that settled right at a million dollars, and that was over 20 years ago.

When the transaction closes, the purchase is funded, and we set aside additional funds in an escrow account to pay predetermined professionals to make any required or desired repairs or upgrades to a property AFTER the buyers settle on the purchase transaction.

@Justin R.As do I but I suspect I will not be once the dust settles in the next 2-4 years

I’m losing hope of this settling out pre-litigation.

Keeping your options open while you settle in can help you avoid the stress of a hefty mortgage, and you'll still have the chance to build wealth in other ways.