Quote from @John Williams: Has anyone been on the lender side of private money and had a bad experience that they are willing to share?

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Value and rents should eventually increase to turn cashflow positive and build your wealth.You're next learning experience will be, now that you are out of day-to-day management, how will you be able to handle the inevitable expense challenges?

I'm looking to not only share my experiences but also offer my services to those who might need them.

AS you get more experience you will learn how to screen better.  

Where does your experience lie?

Quote from @Jay Hinrichs: I think so at least for the ones we read about on BP..I had the same experience total loss on multiple syndication deals So I am feeling pretty good about how we are doing..

From my experience, you can use that savings to house hack with an FHA loan, invest in a turnkey property in a more affordable market, or even partner with others to expand your purchasing power.

From experience, I’d recommend getting pre-approved, improving your debt-to-income ratio if needed, and researching local assistance programs.

@Fabio CattolicoFrom my experience, balancing career growth, cost of living, and real estate goals is a smart move.