@Will F. have you thought about using your card with a platform that give you money back like ebates which you place an order than they would give you confirmation to pick up your items.

And I think Concord is a good long-term bet, and likely more consistent appreciation than a tertiary Bay Area city like Richmond.

Of the market areas in Texas, I have to say that Houston is probably the best bet in the Tex-a-plex.

Best bet is to interact with a board member to get the full scoop, write a letter to be read at a board meeting making your case and consider being on the board yourself...

With a million dollar listing you can bet the agent will run you through the ringer with Proof of Funds, Verification of Deposits and Numerous Background and credit checks.

I bet you never do that again.

And I bet the owner knows that's the reason his house is not selling.I think I'm going to start with my realtor and see what info he can get from the selling agent.

Now their bet may or may not happen.

Your best bet would be some type of owner financing, but even with that if you can find somebody who will do it with no cash down, then you better run for the hills because the property will likely be an absolute nightmare.

(Not the #1 avenue I'd recommend but it's out there.)30-year conventional mortgage should be on the top of the list -- it's the most common I bet, along with cash.