You want to work with a company that provides excellent guest communication around the clock, pays and schedules service providers, verifies their work to ensure quality, and handles routine maintenance and restocking.

I have heard others say tile flooring because it lasts forever, but I hardly ever hear anyone talk about cleaning and sealing grout as a routine expense.

Let's assume that your net sale price after deducting routine closing costs is $1.85 million.

As Ted said, it could have either/both been a bidding war and/or the seller paying closing costs and adding it into the loan.The other options are:- The seller underpriced the market to get offers above asking price;- The buyer was buying through NACA, a lending organization that routinely allows buyers to buy down interest rates with seller contributions;- The listing price was dropped before the accepted offer was received, so that the accepted offer was made when the listing price was actually higher.

I know for a fact that some of the best deals I've come across have resulted from asking questions that I would normally be uncomfortable asking.This is a noteworthy example of how stepping out of your comfort zone is the ONLY way to become a successful RE Investor. 

If you're going the umbrella insurance route, make sure it will cover you for several things including just the routine slip and fall (like mold or earthquake).

@Martin NealI think real estate in general makes me uncomfortable because I’m newer.

Get uncomfortable and if you dont have money to market- go door knock, go cold call, go drive for dollars but get off your ARSE and do something.This is my turkey day rant!

A few weeks ago I was pleasantly surprised when Jonathan sent me a 32-page ROUTINE INSPECTION REPORT on my property.  

Get your judgement so that she is not able to buy that next car, phone, or apartment without settling with you.Then schedule an inspection - just a routine and regular maintenance inspection - giving proper advanced notice.