If they're dealing with the HOA, it can often take months or years for a problem to be resolved because they don't have a lot of experience or teeth.

My mornings consist of:-Chug a bottle of water-Brush my teeth-Take my multi vitamin-Guided meditation for 10 minutes-Brew coffee, hang out on bigger pockets for 30-45 minutes

It is much too big of a project for me to cut my teeth on.

Getting money on claims is like pulling teeth anyway, so may as well improve cash flow and build a reserve

Most people cut their teeth with Section 8 but the tenant quality is tougher on properties so expect a lot of money each time to turn the property. 

I generally discourage people from investing in condos for a variety of reasons, but I also think a new investor should not bite off more than a duplex to cut their teeth.

I chased it about a mile, hot in in a corner and the dog sunk his teeth in my hand to my bone.

Hey BP,I moved down to ATL from Boston a few months ago and I’m looking to link up with a fellow investor/team to cut my teeth in this market.

When people complain about our price on the renovation side and we are competing with uncle Bill who has a van and a friend with no front teeth that can do the work, I try to explain the risk they are taking on for a 10% savings.

Are you saying that the Program itself has no teeth, or, that those same "abusers" just know how to "abuse" the system too?