I thought I was handy, but I have realized I am not near as handy as I thought I was haha. 

I am hoping people start to realize what a gem Virginia Beach is and we get some more industries moving in, some changes in regulations to draw businesses into Virginia I think would really blow up the area.

As you increase # of assets owned, you’ll realize that you’re replacing large cost items fairly regularly.

Sorry, I realize I forgot to add specifics.We are in Chicago.

full transparency, my partner and I got ourselves into trouble last year forgetting to file our local taxes in our new mucipality as we did not realize local taxes needed to be filed as well. we ended up hiring a tax accountant at the very last minute to help (after receiving mailed noticed) and went through all of this trouble for a measly $20 return. at least we got something for it, I suppose. 

When I realize I'm doing it, I stop right away. 

Yes, I didn't realize this was a strictly real estate website until after I posted. 

I realized then they are worthless.  

I realized things had gone awry when 9 months had gone by, and he still hadn't cancelled the Land Contracts on the non performers we invested in. 

I don't think it's a bad guess, but I also wouldn't expect that to be realized with an investment horizon of less than 5-7 years.