We'll just spend the $1750 now and know it's done with no surprises.

I’ve transitioned myself out of daily operations at my small biz and have discontinued my med school education as I am rather certain I no longer want to be an Orthopedic Surgeon (much to everyone’s shock & surprise!!)...

You have to acknowledge FHA is for purchasing homes to be lived in, with no surprises typically that strap the new homeowner right off the bat or within the first 2 years of occupancy.The cost of this, also means you are usually not getting these home at any real discount because "the home must meet minimum standards.The alternative is searching for and purchasing a home using an FHA 203k loan, that must be worked on, that does not require the seller to make modifications prior to sale, and often are homes over looked by many other buyers.

I've been doing a small gift for the holidays and that seems to be a very pleasant surprise to my tenants.

We had decided that our offer was our final number and the call ended with the agent.Much to our surprise 20 minutes after the first call the agent called again and said that the seller accepted our offer??????

Super easy to deal with, other than getting a notary in Canada, which was surprisingly pricey. 

You give up potential return for convenience and liquidity.

I'm thinking that she is fully going to move in and has her stuff there, but that she sometimes stays over at her work address, because it's more convenient. 

I have been surprising successful in the workforce at a young age and snagged a great job that allowed me to start buying property!

And let's not forget immigration, which isn't going away either.All in all, the population and tenant base will continue to grow here and industry and local investors I know are far more optimistic than the media pundits are (big surprise).