Last, how do folks find deals without wasting a agent, broker, or lenders time?

I can wait it out and see where it goes but I started this process in December of last year and we still don’t have approval from her lenderThe other option is to buy the whole property from her doing a life estate deal where I take ownership of the property by paying off her mortgage of 80k on a property worth 185k in it’s current condition and letting her live their until she dies or needs long term care. 

Roof needs replacingSewer or water line needs replacingFurnace needs replacingIf you can verify, via formal inspection, that all these have several years of life left, then you probably only need a few thousand for other types of repairs.

Jessica Dudley's story of buying her first home in her early 20s offers a powerful reminder of how life experience can transform into valuable expertise.

And at the same time.

Quote from @Debbie Nunez: Hi everyone,I’m currently experiencing some significant life changes that are impacting my financial goals.

He told us all exactly who he is, which says everything about how his life is.

My life along with the life I am trying to build for my partner (our aspiring family) cannot wait on me and my ambitions.With that being said, I've decided to change my strategy from finding a house hacking property to finding a long distance rental while also finding an apartment to rent for my partner and I.

I work in construction and being  mid-30s while knocking out 12hr days (for the next 20+ years) isn't going to be the highlight of my life.

Quote from @Jeev Trika: I paid for a lifetime membership and then still got charged.