Most importantly, the property backs to a city greenbelt and homeless people will camp out there and scare the daylights out of my tenants.

Would have been a good title for a forum thread for people looking to do direct exchanges.

This is how wealth has been grown for years for many people.  

Quote from @Lorraine Hadden: He also said to be fearful when others are greedy and to be greedy when others are fearful.Some people are holding onto their money, waiting for a correction so they can snatch up deals.

Living in a reno while the kitchen is unusable while doing the flip yourself will test a any marriage, especially newly married people.

I don’t understand why people do syndications  We can make more money using lenders.  

And the calculation windows for when interest is assessed would probably surprise most people, it's generally not what one thinks it is so often waiting to that statement does often incur interest charges. 

This is a great place to learn and to connect with people so take advantage of all the great resources.Welcome aboard and best of luck investing!

Contrary to popular belief, this is actually an advanced strategy for people with lots of experience and resources, it's a really tough place to start.

Mind your own business - the house - send these people packing and give it to your insurance company.