These forums will be a good resource too, but nothing beats shaking someones hand, looking them in the eye and listening to what they have to say.Best of luck!

Personally, we spent about a year and a half listening to podcasts, reading a bunch of REI books, and talking to experienced investors before we felt the time is right.

I listen to your pods and all the other pods, love them all.

@Austin Bright Texas is currently seeing very aggressive premium hikes due to several large insurance companies pulling out of markets and due to claims for numerous storms and natural disasters (hail, hurricanes, Houston floods, etc).

I've been listening to BiggerPockets and the Real Estate Rookie podcast for about 2 years now.

Modern surveillance technology has saved me on numerous occasions!

KBKG was the first company ever to launch a self service software for properties this small and it has been through IRS audit numerous times.

Your a troll because you intentionally selectively quoted me in an attempt to provide the narrative you wanted and because in spite of being told numerous times that leverage is a big reason RE can produce great returns you choose to repeatedly use your in leveraged example.

I would typically consider normal wear and tear, unless there were repeated attempts to mount the TV unsuccessfully, such as missing the studs multiple times, which I have observed on numerous occasions.

who knows. that's why i keep telling this guy to find someone who knows what they're doing vs listening to guys like you and i arguing online.