I think the threat of lawsuits, and perhaps the realization that they're out of their league, is starting to hit home.

I have to take a step back and realize how blessed I am.

This party won’t last forever, no one tells you when to get out, sometimes you realize too late. 

Many people don't realize that you gain as much or more net worth through debt pay-down, and while it's less liquid than cash flow, over a 5-10 yr hold period it's considerable if you buy in the right areas with the right asset class.

, the more likely people will respond with valuable insights.Network actively: Join local investor meetups, online forums (like BiggerPockets), and social media groups focused on real estate to start engaging in conversations.Be open to learning: Real estate investing is a dynamic field, and the more you learn, the more you'll realize there’s to know!

It's been a pretty cool journey and has allowed me to leave my W2, however, I've come to the realization that my current strategy of delayed gratification is no longer working for me.

What I've realized is that a lot of these companies that do pay for housing stay in the larger apartment complexes because the companies pay for it.

Most people don’t realize that even putting alt text in your photos can put you in more categories and there are certain types of photos that just perform better historically.  

I realize this could have been bad luck (for the PM company) but while they accepted responsibility, they didn't, for example, reimburse the cleaning costs.

It's the conclusion you came to before you wrote the post I know but bringing up the challenges might make you realize that you might have to offer a heck of a good deal to attract a potential partner.