Unfortunately, this costs $$$ that you shouldn't have to spend.

@Chris Lin,Thank you very much for spending time with me on the phone last night. 

You are like many others who are getting started and unfortunately your generation is screwed because of the amount of spending is older generations have done and put the debt on you which also has led to record inflation.All you can do now is plan for the future and don’t force things but invest wisely when the time is right.

Happens just about every year in the Southeast with hurricanes- I usually spend the day after the storm driving around taking pics or coordinating inspections of properties so that my borrowers can close.  

In Miami, we all know how people use rented cars, boats and houses to give themselves credibility.  5k for me is pocket change but I never like to spend money on a losing investment. 

I know you mentioned doing STR, but then you need to spend another $10k+ to get it furnished.

It's not only the money you'll lose, it's the time you spend (I figure worth $100 hr) and the mental anguish and stress.

Basically, flip partnerships suck unless you spend a long time being clear about the roles and payouts, etc.

Overall closing out 10 months with Pricelabs I think it is worth it, but I still spend about the same amount of time adjusting rates everyday (10 to 15 minutes for 9 properties).

I wouldn't spend one minute worrying about that violence.