Don't fall in love with a property, fall in love with your money. 

As rates come down, it will make that budgetary decision (buying a home) more palatable and will give buyers the "flexibility" to offer more in multiple offer situations as demand will increase with rates falling.

I'm tired of sitting on the sidelines and feel I've started to fall into the "analysis-paralysis" trap I hear so much about.

Since the vacancy is required for the loan, this would fall under the loan contingency.

If using a PM the returns fall to be comparable to LTR.  

It is hard because you feel like you are falling behind, but you are so right that I need to ensure that my foundation is stable.

The guest experience falls short relative to other communities.

And yet I would bet that any property that's not brand new or fairly new, will have some items that could fall into this category.

Holly, homes in Ballard that are prepped and priced right are selling well in the summer/fall.

All it takes is one slip and fall or other accident and you'd be toast.