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Go with the Flow

As you know I made some offers this week. The cute home in Huntsville countered at $687k. They threw in some of the furnishings along with an ATV and snowblower. I don’t think they are out of line, I just simply only want to put $120k down--which so happens to be 20% of $600k. So I am going to hold firm on my offer. In the meantime, I offered $600k for the Eden cabin. They countered at $749k. That’s way more than I feel inclined to pay for that property. The agent had to pitch it to 3 family members as it sounds like the children of the mother are the ones deciding.

I told the agent it’s cool. I understand where they are coming from as the property has only been on the market for 30 days and either their patience or mine will be rewarded. I am learning the wisdom in not forcing and allowing the divine unfolding. I’m not sure which property will best serve my purposes so I’m okay to just go with the flow. Heck, I’m not even sure I want to own property that I’ll have to find tenants for. 

What I do know is that I have some cash to invest somewhere, and I do know I desire to serve humanity. I trust that whatever is best and will accomplish the highest good will unfold. I’ll continue to look for other options and if either seller decides that $600k is a decent offer, I shall move forward. As for now, I’m off to Hawaii with my kids. We are all happily seated on the second leg of our flight. We just left Seattle and will touch down in Honolulu in 6 hours. I plan to watch a few movies and read my book on the Tao. I love the Tao. Such profound wisdom. God bless Lao Tzu!
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