The word 'rule' insinuates to those starting out (like me) that if you dare to do a deal that doesn't fit within the so-called 'rule' then you are breaking the mystic "rules of real estate investing" and that if you "break the rules of real estate investing" then you cannot and will not make money on that deal.  

My thoughts about Austin are "When everyone is cautious, be daring...When everyone is daring, be cautious".  

It's corporations, being corporations, whom you support, and than complain about the results, but hey can't dare speak of your consumer actions being a part of it no-no-no, just because you buy made in China, call anyone of any experience greater than your's "boomer", are convinced your born with innate genius, and never having had to fight for anything ever because "everyone deserves to be 1st place"....... 

Providence rewards those that dare!

I dont dare try to pretend I know how to file the tax statements or even try.

W/D are usually cheap at sears, if you watch for online sales you can usually get them for 30% off once a month or so, same with fridges and stoves.

You should just know if it is all free, part free, or if they are going to ask you to pay them to teach you.Ask if there is a class you can join before you sign up with the brokerage if you dare. 

However, people have invested and continue to invest and many of those created seven, eight and dare I say nine figure net worth doing so. 

What Surprise me most , Somebody didnt pay a single from 2009 and collecting rent and still can dare to Sue where people like us loose sleep if we owe $500 on Credit Card .

It would act as an additional deterrent for those of whom are sticker shocked by increased rent and wouldn't dare to acquire that increase.