On the purchase side, when shopping for a home, one listed by open door on the MLS with a sign in the drive way didn't even show up on their app to view the home, so they missed a potential sale. 

It does take time and patience to maneuver through the system but it is very doable with a few connections and an open mind.The storm was a tragic event and I too hope we don't have to experience anything quite like that again, but it has also in my opinion allowed a large group of people (power crews, relief volunteers just to name a few) that may not have ever ventured here an opportunity to experience this paradise first hand.

Dani I did not receive a reply to this though I know they all opened it (because of my email tracking software).  

I believe the best way to learn is through open networks and BP is a great example.  

Lots of people will say yes even if they have equity, so it works for all kinds of situations.Another way to open up a conversation about seller financing is to ask if they have thought about renting the house out.

If the repairs were done quickly, walls and ceilings open to dry out, there is little chance of mold growth or any structural problem.  

If he’s just a “door opener”, he isn’t providing you enough value or guidance.

I am excited about this new journey, and open to networking and learning from other peoples' experiences!

However, the rehab is awesome, the open kitchen and social space is pretty neat.

I'm using chrome in the library here trying to get a date for a meeting from a conversation and all I see are little strips of each of the correspondences between myself and another user but nothing to click to open up the messages.