I ramped up my rentals since 2010 and could not be happier. 

GC gave the final bill with 33% over budget, but all the time he was working backwards meaning, he knew the target and he already broken that amount into what all things will be done and just after appraisal coming up 33% higher.3. conventional lender - big mouth and unable to fulfill any promises. 

I've gone from 1-5 properties managed in a year with a potential 6th coming so business is starting to grow for me (all word of mouth which is awesome).

Also, since it's a renovated duplex,  I don't think they bad-mouth us, and if they did, they wouldn't  get anything sympathy when everyone else is jealous of their interior

Sean Davidson you took the words right out of my mouth.

You took the words right out of my mouth...hahah This stuff is classic!

Or more word of mouth? 

@Clarence Teel Ears open mouth shut when required to learn something from someone with experience.

I've raised over 250k from opening my big mouth ;)@Joel Owens Hi Joel, may I ask what you mean by appreciate with portfolio?

With that said, I'll am puting my $$ where my mouth is, and I'm still looking to purchase units in Phoenix to use the interest rate play vs rental income/value add.