I also heard Brett Immel was still doing business in Iowa, though I read an article that says he has been busted for lying during a bankruptcy hearing and may go to prison for 5 years.Would it make sense to contact the S.E.C.?

If you want to check out that article here it is.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/223/topics/28...It has been a rough past 18 months trying to find another sweetheart deal like my 16 unit.

Here is a nice article from Biggerpockets for MTR 101 https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/how-to-invest-in-medium-t...

By adopting the house-hacking method—living in one unit while renting out the others—we plan for the tenants to cover the mortgage and gain valuable property management experience.

The only thing that their support team does is send you links to articles that don't solve the problem.

This is a tough situation, but you’re gaining valuable experience that will serve you well in future deals.

My view is the insurance is not only valuable if it is used.  

I will say, every transaction will teach you something valuable.  

There was an article published in Sept 2024 that showed the average consumer would save over $10,000 by working with a broker vs a direct lender over the life of their loan. 

Most property management companies are licensed realtors with extensive experience working with investors and providing valuable insights into their local market.