But with my head held high gone was all the normal trappings of RE success being served as a big slice of humble pie :(.

I’m very glad things didn’t work out.Lastly, Zach’s partner, Daniel, who seemed to be a more level-headed individual didn’t help matters any.

I am over my head.

You decided to become a real estate agent.You went to school, bought your books, passed your exam, got hired by a broker, ordered business cards and took a head shot.

I have warned countless people that the "new", "Cheapest", and "shaking up the insurance market" carriers typically come into the market under priced, have a wave of claims, then they either jack up premiums to survive or fire their staff to keep heads above water.

I have invested 7 times. 5 of 7 are not paying out and have not paid out and now asking for more capital. they have no idea what they are doing. they are over their heads.

Little did I know even on the brand new wires he was running, he was twisting them together with no junction box!

It's doesn't really sound like you are much into being landlords so doing a 1031 might just change from "annoying when things come up" to full fledged head aches when you buy more and or larger properties in your current market.

Regarding your mastermind idea...I strongly suggest you come to our Chicago meetup this coming Saturday...we switched up to a mastermind format, and if you like it, we could figure out a way to partner up and start a suburb version.Here is a link to the meetup:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/1230572-chic...RSVP'd thanks for the heads up🙂 

I recall a few guys committing suicide. the one in Sisters was if I recall correctly you head out 20 towards Bend and it was right on the east side of town and right off of 20..