We managed to bring the property down in price, overcome objections, and navigate the eviction battle, and in the end, it paid off.The key takeaway here is that if you’re a true cash buyer who can work with private lenders, you can survive long, drawn-out processes like this.

Remember, no system is perfect, so avoid the temptation of constantly chasing after the next shiny object.

I wouldn’t subdivide based on your objectives.  1.  

No system is perfect, so don't waste time chasing after the next shiny object.

I expressed my objection to the rate.

Do you want a company that will keep the long-range investment objectives in mind or one that focuses on today and today's profit alone?     

While I don't object to spending money to do one's due diligence, I don't know if $500 is called for when you can get very high quality syndication groups/meetups/information for free.

A deal killer is a voice of reason when you are emotionally attached to a shiny object (it could be a property or a new guru course).2.

I mean, how shady is it to object to that?

Our next big objective is to eliminate our housing expenses by purchasing a triplex or fourplex using my VA benefits.