@Ryan Blake Thank you Ryan for the tips.

It was only the request to transfer money through PayPal rather than a credit card that tipped him off to a potential scam. 

Im happy that the breakout meetings are happening so there is a bit more one on one interaction. biggest tip I can give is look for those permanent name tag board members, ask them what they do and ask for an intro to someone who is doing what you want to do.

If you have any other good tips feel free to PM me.

I will be doing exterior paint and pay down debt.

Any tips on how you manage FOMO would be much appreciated!

I also have some light construction background, painting, drywall, flooring ect.

Especially if you got rid of that hideous green paint!

The townhouse i ma looking at is getting renovated completely by the seller kitchen top counters , floors , paints etc but wondering budget for like ref. , laundry machines etc (which are there already ) in case of breakdown etc.this townhouse is part of community with Hoa so not sure what gets covered .

After she was served her 24 hours to vacate, she took a $200 microwave, left the unit extremely dirty, damage the carpet with paint (on purpose)....long story short, her deposit was only $1000 and damages and stolen property came out to about $1500.