Surprise, surprise we sent the invoice via email notifying her we would take legal action.

I’m surprised they building is being sold before the store even opens

You would be surprised how many there are, however, typically, listings that are in one, do transfer over to other ones, as long as that MLS isn't exclusive.

I read an article just the other week on that area and have been doing some research also virtually walking the streets and I was surprised how it’s starting to look.

I think for a lot of people who don't think they know people like that you might be surprised.

Let alone, when you get into home ownership you learn a lot more about the maintenance that is involved owning a home and have a better idea of what surprises may come your way in an investment property.  

I'd also assume you'll need $5-10K cash from day one for emergencies, rainy days, leaking flat roofs, and surprises. 

I’m not sure what I’m more surprised surprised about.

I'll be surprised if I get a reply based on how busy they are now.

This will allow you to devise a business plan to optimize the property's performance.Conservative investors assume something will pop up at the property and want to be prepared for the unexpected.