I mean can you consistently provide an industry standard finished product similat to what the licensed trades would provice)

These lenders essentially take the profits that rightfully belong to their clients—a practice that is not only unethical but destructive to the industry as a whole.The reality is there are plenty of good deals in the market.

You just can’t successfully operate in the real estate industry unless you master these concepts.  

In my case I was lucky that I still kept half of my portfolio, so didn’t get out of the RE game altogether.

So you will need to have skin in the game.

Others will get financially damaged or emotionally damage and they are out of the game.. 

I am a LTR owner, getting ready to move into the STR game.

Quote from @Jake Thorpe: In this industry, there is a lot of incentive to bend the truth, some say dont say x to the lender.. and if something happens dont say y to the insurer. 

The closest comparison would be bourbon street for college age kids, but bourbon street may need to up its game.  

@Cynthia Lee Depends on your jurisdiction, your relationship with the tenants, and your end game plan.