I like your attempt to get input.

For the screen door issue, we decided to bring pics (samples) of secure/sturdy screen doors to the next meeting and perhaps settle on 2 or 3 possible options so that we keep up the continuity, they didn't like my black security screen door option (since the home are Mediterranean style, I thought it'd would look nice, but I'm willing to see what the group offers, so we're attempting to come up with compromises thus far.

I'm a software (and hardware) guy, too, but this stuff usually takes me several attempts, too.

"Cutting the ground from under speculators" is a feeble and pointless attempt by weak politicians to distract voters from the reality.

There was no auction date set...this is out of the blue.I'm assuming he will have to go to court and show paperwork that he's attempting a short sale.

Sometimes, it takes more than one attempt...

I attempted to get into RE investing years ago, but couldn't make it happen from where we were.

I have no issue with zoning and environmental laws, but those are imposed by the governing bodies (City, county, state, etc).

Looking out for your family is incredibly noble but RE Investing is a very dangerous way of attempting to do so.

Regardless of the road and methodology by which they attempt to get there, the ONLY purpose people are seeking with such products is an education by which to make money.