Take care of your mom.  

But what's most compelling is that he's managed to curate a group of people who also care for each other and care about HOW they conduct business.

I would be careful how you go about this one.

Be careful following the advice of strangers on the information superhighway.

I care about the rates as it directly affects the bottom line.

That is an easy way to get a Fair Housing Violation case.Lastly, why do you care who is looking at the property?

Here's the bigger lesson I learned: If a tenant asks for special considerations, or reduction of fees - those are ALWAYS the ones who are the problem tenants.  

You need to be careful about where you're buying and what your expectations are.

Vet potential partners carefully and aim for relationships that can grow with your portfolio.In this higher interest rate environment, focus on cash flow and creative financing options like the HomeStyle rehab loan or seller financing.

Wealth is about those you care about.