Yeah, I hear you—those repair surprises are no joke. But honestly, I’d rather pay off high-interest debt first. Every dollar you hand over to the bank...

Totally agree—those HOA docs are dry, but skipping them is just asking for trouble. I’ve seen properties that look like a steal on paper, but then you...

Couldn’t agree more about the “bones” of a house mattering way more than the pretty stuff. I’ve seen investors get burned chasing quartz counters whil...

Gut check is useful, but I’ve seen it backfire too. Sometimes the most personable agents are also the ones skimming over details or glossing things up...

You're spot on about appraisers leaning too heavily on comps—it's like driving by looking in the rearview mirror. A couple things I'd add from my own ...

- Informal agreements aren't always short-term fixes...I've seen some hold up for decades if both sides are reasonable people. - Surveys aren't foolpr...

Fair points, but I'd caution against relying too much on casual agreements—even written ones. When things go south, emotions can cloud judgment. Seen ...

Agree with the discipline part, but honestly spreadsheets only go so far. Equity's great on paper, but market shifts can throw those numbers off fast....