And remember that the guy who partners like crazy might say he owns 100 doors but in reality, his partners own 95 and he owns 5. 

The Reality: ✅This is false!

Those special assessments will not be enough, and the reality is the association will likely be taking debt to approach these projects (eg. paving the parking lot, residing a building) and that financial burden would be on the owners and the association. 

We hate getting vacancies in Nov/Dec/Jan...its always brutal to move them. 

We are in the same boat regarding pics vs reality. 

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

Because the reality is that one deal won't make you rich, but the continuous growth you get by doing deals and building your skills, network, and expertise will create the foundation to get you there! 

In reality I had just gotten into an accident and was not able too even if I wanted so everything lucked out.

Quote from @David Spurlock: Hey @Drew Sygit, Can you expand on "Old advice" and "new realities?"

I know that RTR positions themselves as “turnkey” but the reality is that they are more of a hybrid model - they set you up with everything you need and facilitate relationships with lenders, insurance, property managers, and so forth - but they are not the actual service providers.