They are probably smart enough to wait until the court date, then they'll scurry off 1-2 days prior and move to the next victim.I manage 400 rentals and this doesn't happen to me because I don't listen to excuses or play games.

I fall into their camp (not the smart guy camp, the guy who has nothing to sell!)

House hacking is so smart and you absolutely can offer your room for rent as well.

When you are young buy smart "Never" buy above your means buy a starter home and once it appreciates in 2-3 years refinance pull out some cash and step up to a bigger/better home.

Just be smart and patient.

This is why smart syndicators took a step back from acquisitions during such. 

When we are asked as the owner if I am licensed and I say no every attorney or broker dealer says “that’s smart”.

When you have finances in order and a trade that can help an investor, smart young investors like yourself use that as their competitive advantage to be an asset.

The first purchase is always a huge learning experience so it's smart to buy something you can't lose your shirt on.

I can tell you I am often cautioning new investors to the incredible risks they are taking and try to help them understand it is not all as rosy as those seling courses or you tube videos claim.A lot of people have made money in the last several years not because they are smart but because they were the beneficiary of an unprecedented increase in prices and rents.