To win?

In short - here are the reasons I pivoted to Real Estate Investing:All the benefits of Real Estate + growing STR optionsInflation raging at 10%/moCurrency wars and what or who will win them (Prec Metl or CDBC, etc.)Equities markets receive derivative pressures from credit markets and pressures on US dollarRealistic 10+ year opportunity in using Creative Financing, given monetary policies.Global disruption and impact analysis of COVID to businesses (small/large) and individualsWhat I was (originally) looking to get out of the program:Better understanding of Real Estate and it’s MarketLocally like-minded ppl that are more about collaboration than cannibalization (not reflective of BP in any way – this community is great too)Improvement in comfort level working in REI and learning “on the job”A community where I could find deals, connect with ppl for help and ask questions, etc.Business and Corporate Structure recommendations to accommodate short-term & long-term investment strategiesAnonymity strategiesAccess to vetted contracts for traditional, creative and gator (EMD) Real Estate dealsMy experience and feedback based on my expectations:Great original 6 week mentorship program.

No way to just simply block them as it's always a new number. 

It occurred to me a long time ago as to why no logical argument about REAL ESTATE will win an argument with someone wanting to believe that the purchase of a guru’s program will ensure their success.  

Yes, there are more steps to go through (often including sending in a W-9 tax form), but those steps are usually pretty straightforward.Additionally, most of the folks tasked with finding the housing for the company's VIPs are really appreciative of being treated well by a good property manager, so you can stand above the crowd by simply responding quickly and respectfully.

I was simply showing where I was and how I got there, not how someone else should do it, they might need more money.

The lipstick renovations simply don't pencil.  

I wish I would have stuck to simply multifamily but everyone has a strategy. 

Many loan officers who work primarily in the owner occupied space will try to argue that DSCR is more expensive and have higher rates, but that is simply not true in most cases. 

win-winBest of luck