Enter into an option contract to buy your replacement property4.

It is so accurate and on-point almost as if no one knows how buyer agency actually began. 

The downside of course is that you cannot take advantage of the lower down payment option.

I self manage a STR that's 5 hour of flight away, and it's actually doable with a reliable cleaner and handymen I trust.

I would highly recommend hiring a designer for that one, even if it's just a virtual option.

I just received a letter stating that the only option they would offer me is a short-sale and that I was not eligible for a forbearance since I indicated I was interested in selling the home. 

Your choice now is to wait until the hoa gets title, assuming they actually will which is another question, or cancel(when the closing date passes) and move on.

Of course, these are just guesses, but mMaybe a bit more transparency on your post would resolve all this and actually lead to better connections.Great story on your BP bio!

Hi Maureen - I may be too late, but I actually logged onto BP to provide feedback on the Open Spaces course and came across your post.

I am currently looking at buying a new construction home as a long term rental property. sales price $214000. first my lender told me I can do 0 down. and I am really excited about this deal. but later he told me that am not qualified for 0 down because of my income. the other option is that I can do fha with 3.5% down, 6.125% interest rate. cash to close is $14000. my monthly payment is around $1575-$1590.it can at least rent for $1700 as a long term rental property.