It’s one thing to learn, but turning knowledge into action—mistakes and all—is what separates those who dream from those who achieve.Let’s keep building and growing!

If it could even break even, I'd be fine not cash flowing as long as I was building equity.

Explore off-market deals where competition might be less intense.Don’t get discouraged—success in these markets often comes from building strong connections and thinking creatively about deal sourcing!

Quote from @Jaron Walling: @Kane Spangler There's a since of pressure to build or buy RE in your post.

Originally from Africa, I’ve embraced new opportunities to build a better future, and real estate is at the core of my financial freedom plan. 

we just managed to get ong to run all new lines and separate meters for our whole apartment complex at no cost to us. 

This month's Units magazine from the National Apartment Association has a good piece on fraud detection.  

I am also a huge fan of real estate and for the past 50 years there's been a way to combine both.By leveraging a Self-Directed IRA, real estate investors enjoy both the traditional advantages of property ownership and the additional tax benefits of retirement accounts, creating a powerful wealth-building strategy.

Start building relationships with retirees who want a better return on their money.

They are literally building their own comps.