I have since met other, much more reliable and talented realtors in Detroit who don't have to create all this hype for themselves, simply because they know their job and they actually care about Detroit.

@Lieren Schuette good question, but I think this question is over hyped in our investor minds.When you run a ROI calculator for 2-5 years, presumably the length of time one is saving for RE from a W2, at risk free return rates, the return is largely immaterial to the principal, and the risk of capital preservation is substantially higher than the value of the interest received.In my opinion, anywhere you are willing to save for your personal emergency fund is as good a place as any to save for your REI.My 2 cents.

And when the economic downturn hits there is always a big shakeout--big losses.One issue is a lot of the sales hype to lasso newbee money for training asks the question(s) wouldn't (a negative) you like to build Generation Wealth?

This sounds like one of those stories where extradition officials are looking for you in Belize or Costa Rica a couple of years from now 😂Don't believe all the hype about "Go big or go home".

The extended bidding format (of **********) and hype among (in some cases) new/inexperienced 'investors' - really does seem to bring the sold prices close to fair market.

The initial Renatas meeting I went to was mostly hype and sales and multi level marketing.

I have been investing for years, so I may know a little something… 
In my experience, at least in Texas the taxes increased faster than rent increase. However, I do have properties in Mississippi. Taxes are not so ba...

In my humble opinion, avoid the hype and instead work with someone that respects your future.I’d be happy to answer your questions here or privately.This is a spreadsheet on an actual Subject To we've donehttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/1141313-subj...

@Vince Biegel you've got more capital and fame than the average investor here on BP, but all the same challenges.Do NOT buy into the HYPE of S8 properties!

I cannot believe the hype, stay focused and sell.