Rents will gradually rise, my payment stays fixed, while my property appreciates and my equity builds up. 

Apparently this had been gradually getting worse over months.

We started small as well and gradually worked our way up. 

I would advise making the lowest offer you are comfortable with, redoing the numbers to confirm it makes sense, and gradually increasing your bid according to your comfort level, wallet, and your parameters. 

Greetings everyone, I am a newcomer to the Bigger Pockets forums, although I have been following various BP YouTube videos for a while now, gradually gaining insights into real estate investing.In summary, I am seeking advice from fellow members and potentially hoping to find a mentor.Here's my current situation:I earn a high income.

Whats the accessibility from street, parking, immediate hyper local neighborhood, condition of exterior, response time, appliances, cleanliness... just so many th ings,  Also when your'e newer you have to gradually build up your score over years not just weeks/monthsIt seems people always anticipate higher ROI than expected first year. 

As you de­velop your personal skills, confidence gradually pushes your fears behind you.

Right now it's a gradual shift and I find myself hiring out more and more maintenance/repair chores (if I never change another wax ring on a reeking toilet it'll be too soon!).

You are all soft ivory-tower dreamers imagining you live in a fair and just society that will gradually give way to an even fairer, more just society, because it's best for its people.

Also the $25k passive loss can only be taken if your agi is under  $100k, and then begins to phase out gradually til it is not available at an agi of $150k.