In fact I owe them a lot for encouraging me to begin investing, so I regret posting that criticism.  

@Michael Rice I need this information as part of my due diligence, since it's critical to any go/no-go decision on a deal.The last thing I want to discover on closing day that the current tenants are actually paying $100 less each month than I'd been told!  

Insurance is a critical component of your risk mitigation plan as a business owner. 

There is a critical point of distinction to be made about investing and personal living -- you want to live where it is best to live and invest where it is best to invest. 

I would never bring the recording to court, but it is also super critical to be able to say:On January 10th, inside your apartment, at exactly 10:05 am the Plaintiff told me in these exact words, "I am not going to pay my rent because my next door neighbor scratched my car."

I understand your eagerness to learn, practice, and put together deals, but it's important to strike a balance and take things step by step.Learning and building relationships are critical parts of the real estate journey.

When you have to solve a problem tomorrow you are really motivated to learn something you know…The most critical thing is a reliable ARV and to make sure you buy low enough…. find somebody that can refer contractors if you are not handy enough, again when you need an electrician by Monday or else… you’ll find it but is easier to have somebody to relay onDon’t worry too much about flip vs long term rental LTR, MTR or STRthe market has the final word and you will deal with that when the time comes

Another financial math exercise that is critical. 

My thinking (please feel free to criticize or comment) is that when cap rates increase, I can increase the rents to preserve the value of the building.  

Russell just to add to your reasons why the asset class is important if not critical:1.