It is very easy to believe what someone tells you about a development or a property only to be disappointed when it does not happen.

Over-reachingSwinging for the bleachers in high-risk, home-run-type deals that require more capital or expertise than you have is a sure recipe for disappointment, frustration, and can end in disaster.

Thanks very much Jon, and I'm glad you brought up financing - I forgot to.I was very disappointed in the financing options that were available.

The voice of reason can be disappointing but hopefully you will save Serenity from some major frustration in the future.

I love this site and all the free information about it, I know my wife is going to be disappointed in my new found love...BiggerPockets.com!

Appreciation is great when it happens at the right time, but if you are depending on it as part of your profit you may (or may not) be disappointed.

We closed on the refinance and left the closing with a few thousand dollars in our pocket, paid off the HML, and it is a cash cow.In my deal, the end appraisal was disappointing.

How many newbies end up getting disappointed soon after realizing that there really is "sweat equity"?

I'm a big believer in giving people the benefit of the doubt, but they usually disappointment me sooner rather than later.

But, if he thinks he can just work an hour a day and start making a second income, he's probably going to be disappointed.