I think constant listening to motivational speakers on YouTube helps with dislodging some of our preconceived notions and replace it with better truths.

Thus far I'm of a similar notion as Nate and Carl in that you want to make sure that you have a clear outlook on the area you're aiming to invest in and those behemoth developers really can hurt your bottom line.

I would continue to look into the data as well as talk with those on the ground to build a better notion of what is to come. 

I'm under the impression that the notion you must get an LLC otherwise you will get personally sued and lose all your belongings is a bit of a wives tale, and Brandon has done some great talks about it (https://www.youtube.com/watch?

One of the silliest notions on BP. 

Hi All,I am looking to invest in the SF market with the notion that that buying in one of the hottest markets in the country will be the least risky.

@Brian Lynch I second the notion of a weekly date night.  

College students are great and perfect for potential tenants...especially since they usually have no preconceived notions and are very impressionable as to how the real world works. 

(As 1% of $3.75mil is $37.5k)The transaction period as a whole seems staggering at first but I’m eager to chip away at that notion, bit by bit.- SF

Part of the issue is people having preconceived or biased notions calculated into thier reasoning.