To both of our surprise, they didn't bat an eye, they immediately accepted our 290k offer.

OKC might surprise you with its steadily growing tourism sector due to expanding business hubs, cultural attractions, and its affordability compared to other major cities.

Not surprising really judging by your avatar.So, "bro," while it’s friggin adorable you jumped to his rescue bolstering each other's egos, and licking each other's wounds just understand this:I created a saying:Not because 2 clowns agree with each other does it mean that what they agree on is correct.But I also know it is pointless to keep this going.

This will probably be unpopular but you should save for a few more years even if you save enough for your down payment, if you are exhausting all your savings, you will struggle with any unexpected repairs.

I'm not sure if you have read any of my previous posts, especially at the top of this page.My primary issue with DST market and process is: I find that it's very annoying to require accredited investors, and then make them jump through hoops before OM or actionable information is available. it's been my experience that 90% of the DST market is not that attractive to  an investor like me, and that's why they keep things so cryptic and difficult to accrue information about each offering.I would be surprised if the majority of the DST customers bass is not mostly people that are too far down the 1031 path to do anything else, retired and just don't want anything to do with RE fee simple interest, or less sophisticated investors that have high enough net worth to satisfy the "accredited investor" criteria.Are you a DST broker?

Also, be prepared for potential delays and unexpected costs, especially with long-distance renovations.

I also make sure we get on the same page by writing down our roles, responsibilities, and even how we’ll handle potential challenges or surprises.

Not much wiggle room here, other than asking to not escrow (this will likely cost you).Your FICO is below 680, so it wouldnt surprise if you're also buying down the rate with points.

Site planning and municipal approval processes are time consuming and seem to surprise everyone who does it for the first time!

A bit surprisingly it has resulted in jurisdictions contemplating it, but the only San Diego jurisdiction that I have heard so much as discuss it is spring valley.