It's all a game.

Hi all, hope everyone is doing well and just wanted to introduce myself, returning  from 2005-06 when we did few flips (3) and few rentals (4) and learn some do's and do not's. Difference this time for me is hard mone...

It's not a zero sum game and they don't have anything to gain by telling you straight, ie they're not going to tell you it's a chump fund if the underlying structure is solid.

Is that just the way the game works?

I still play the DIY game a lot, even when it's not the best use of my time.

Not that I'm aware of....you need skin in the game.

Hiring a property manager can be a game-changer, as they handle tenant issues, maintenance, and repairs, leaving you free to focus on your job while still generating passive income.

Hey Lolo-Welcome to the game.

From there, your learning will compound once you're actually in the take action game. 

After about 6mo I ended up meeting the love of my life which opened my eyes to thinking further down the road than I had been previously and although I really enjoy the Casino Marketing game, I soon realized it would not be the best path to achieving my life/financial goals for my future family.