From everyone we've talked to, it's completely normal for things to shift by a week or so and typically a seller will extend the contingency.

Higher Cash on Cash ROI.Definitely some risks and things to look out for from a legal perspective (contracts, rent credits, repair obligations, etc)

I have my own set of concerns about this, but wanted to get some additional thoughts/perspectives.1.

Not looking to get political but I’m curious how others think, from a real estate perspective, how the new SAFE-T Act that goes into effect on January 1st in Illinois will effect real estate across the state especially in Chicago.

so I had to change my game plan since I could not get typical financing....I worked extra shifts and lived well below my means.

The following bullet points paraphrase those comments:We want to avoid an unforced downturn by overtighteningIf we wait to see lagging variables like unemployment and inflation return to a steady state, we could easily overtightenWe are starting to see the economy slowingWe are now in a stage where we need to be thoughtfulA slower pace of rate hikes should be considered at this pointAll of the above is very important because it suggests the sentiment exists among Fed members to begin to consider a rate-friendly shift in monetary policy.

His perspective and strategies for meeting influential and helpful people, and then for turning those little meetings into meaningful connections, are pure gold. 

hey Trevor, I appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective on here.I do appreciate the apology you offered them and now.

from the perspective of a primarily urban dweller with friend in tech/biotech etc--the average high paid young professional with virtual work capabilities thinks of themselves as basically an independent contractor even when they have a job.

You can:- pay down your loan on your first FHA property to 75% LTV - shift equity from another property and to bring down the 1st FHA loan down to 75% LTV based on market value- (more complex/better option) refinance out the FHA loan into conventional 75% LTV and get a line of credit up to 90-95% on the 1st FHA property (penfed.org will go to 90%, BECU.org will go to 95%).