In one case, we had contingency, and we weren't even the top offer, although very close.

.⚠ Fabricated Offer Letter or Pay Stubs – Unfortunately, fake employment documents are common, and verification through HR is one of the best ways to confirm legitimacy.⚠ Unstable Employment – They may have lost the job or never actually started, making verification impossible.⚠ Other Issues – They could be hiding something (evictions, unpaid rent history, or other financial instability).What You Can Do:✔ Ask for the official employment verification letter – Many HR departments provide standard verification letters upon request.✔ Verify pay stubs – Cross-check them with bank statements to confirm deposits match.✔ Call the employer directly – If HR is off-limits, ask for a manager’s contact instead.✔ Stick to a Consistent Screening Process – Fair Housing laws require uniform screening criteria, so making an exception for one applicant could lead to discrimination claims.

It's the one hill I'm willing to die on.

One I would keep as my residence. 

Great househack opportunity being one of the few 4 units for sale around the seacoast area, less than 30 second walk to the beach.

Census Bureau, Texas added just under 563,000 new residents between July 1, 2023, and July 1, 2024.Florida came in second, adding 467,000 new residents over the 12-month period, and California came in third, adding 233,000.

There is so much that goes into buying an STR, especially your first one.

One I am still learning, and would love to incorporate into my business. 

- Dividing by 3 units (you have to live in one for first 12 months) leads to $1867/unit/monthly rent.- Dividing by 4 units leads to $1400/unit/monthly rent.What are you factoring in your ROI & cashflow calculations for maintenance?

So if you saw a BEAUTIFUL acre sized horse property on the edge of town that every wanted and every one agreed was worth $1M today.