Thank you for posting that very detailed experience.

You can be super hosts for 10 years and have 0 claim experience.

On the other hand, I’m hesitant to simply pay down more of a property, as we don’t need the immediate cash flow.Fortunately, both my wife’s job and mine are recession-proof, which allows us to be a bit more aggressive with our investments.I’d really appreciate advice from investors who have experience with frequent moves or military service.

That almost always works in my experience and then you dont have the headaches of a battle.

As the investor gains experience, they are not only able to more successfully foresee the “bumps” along the way, able to handle recessions, temporary negative cash flow, unforeseen capital expenditures without panicking, but will also recognize the opportunities necessary to turn a loss into a break even.

In efforts to get more experience with IOS, we are seeking a financial partner that potentially has experience with this asset class. 

Also, if you have construction experience, leverage that when talking to investors.

It worked out fine, though each time I got a little less than advertised interest rate (about 9% vs 10%) and I had to send a reminder email to to get my money back, but I did get it back.I ask about others' experience, because I'm still not 100% sure it's not a ponzi. 

It was a great experience as I learned about the benefits of real estate. 

I’d greatly appreciate any insights or experiences you could share on this topic.Thank you again for your help!