Biggerpockets was instrumental in my journey towards financial freedom.

Fewer variables make the deals easier to analyze and more predictable. 

Our team works with a lot of out of state and out of country investors and most state that Pittsburgh is one of the best markets they invest in due to the more predictable nature of our market (we don't have the bubbles that many of the larger cities do in regards to housing surges and bursts).

And those property taxes in Texas can be a real game-changer, especially without any cap, making it tough to predict long-term expenses.

Can you tell me about any pitfalls you didn’t predict or anything you wish you knew before you started?

Was it hard to predict future issues? 

Still would wait on refi's too, but good to see the blunt instrument beating the RE market has been put back in the closet.

The writer is predicting the future, based on current information.  

I'm also managing another Airbnb property, which has been instrumental in refining my property management skills, and I’m considering expanding into more property management.

On the other hand, a home equity loan gives you a lump sum with fixed payments, which is more predictable and great for one-time expenses like consolidating debt or buying a rental.