There aren't many areas of Tacoma that aren't a 10 minute drive from Hilltop.But, from a longer term REI standpoint, it doesn't seem to me that Tacoma is poised to explode - it's an older city and was built out to within an inch of its life long ago.

Again I have no dog in this fight, I just love playing devils advocate.And if you think that those people here on BP aren't jealous that these people didn't want their advice, look at any thread about "I got taken advantage of by a Guru."

It sure is interesting, don't know if we will find out any other details.I guess we are just happy our offer was legitimate and accepted.Roller Coaster Ride was no extra charge.But honestly, it makes things difficult if you are doing what you can to obtain housing and your offers aren't properly considered, we had no idea what was going to happen the second time around. 

There aren't a lot of them, and you have to be patient, but they do exist.  

Use the FHA loan and get a 4-plex :)There is no reason to go conventional (higher interest) for a live-in property that I am aware of, particularly if you aren't able to put 20% down to get out of PMI.

A lot of people aren't aware that a a landlord can file a claim against the tenants insurance company in cases of negligence.

Rent ratios aren't everything. 

As with your Broker, you aren't signing any listings contracts or representing anyone on paper or verbally so they aren't entitled to a commission.

The rules aren't even effective for another 50 or so days.My favorites are:-iFunding-RealtyShares-Fundrise-RealCrowd-Patch of LandI expect for other good portals to spring up later this year.  

I thought this would be a good deal for the cosigner especially since they aren't having to put in any skin in the game except their name on the note.