You think you KNOW what you want until you SEE what you want and you are back to the drawing boards.
My wants were simple. At least 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, and an open floor plan. Then I saw hard wood floors, nice bathrooms, awesome kitchens, beautiful windows. My wants changed overnight. Sadly, budget will stay the same.
It is hard to compromise when you are looking at an investment this big. It makes you think of the cliché – you can’t have it all. But why can’t I?? Well if I have the money I can! Reality is – I don’t. Stinks!