I did it, Tom. Im STILL renting becuase like I said earlier....layout out massive montly payments for little value just didnt make sense for us. So I continue to rent. Not thrilled about it, but Im in a nice renovated house in a good neighborhood and we continue to scan the online listings for a house that works for us, financially and otherwise.
Im dumb...but maybe not so dumb.
By the way, thanks for the clarification on officer vs broker, above.
Good thread.