Not trying to be harsh, but it's the truth.On the flip side, I often win deals because of my the relationships I've formed with brokers and because I'm a nice guy to do business with.  

In Israel for the last 7 years there is harsh RE bubble... looking back 7 years ago the prices doubled. for example my apartment went from $100k to $220k. everyone says its a bubble and its going to explode soon but nothing happens (|that was 3 years ago). in this reality its not possible to start investing in RE here. my qustion: should i wait for the bubble to burst and then buy(no clue when it will happen) OR should i go all in and buy now?

My plan is a harsh negotiation to May be $489,000.

I don't live in a harsh winter state and really want to refinish the concrete on another building I am closing on @ the end of the month.

I dont mean to be harsh but this is really a train wreck waiting to happen.

In these times of deficit government spending, self directed IRAs are an increasing target because the penalties are so harsh and the subsequent tax windfall is so high for the government.Be careful, my friend.  

I don't want to sound harsh but you should have had an exit strategy in place before taking on the rehab.

Please understand I am not trying to be harsh, but helpful.

I believe the author experienced harsh consequences of the 2008 crash as he was investing in Detroit but it does not imply that the information in the book is not helpful.  

Harsh learning experience.