She does repeat herself quite a bit about her philosophies, but it's kinda the point of the book, I guess she wants people to get her :POne of the best books I have ever read, but most people either fall in love with it, or hate its guts.

Here's yet another philosophy on the order of operations from Rick Villani and Clay Davis's book FLIP http://www.kellerink.com/sites/kellerink.com/files/FLIP_HomeFixers%2050%20Steps.pdf The document is pretty self explanatory but take a look at the actual book to make sure you understand the definitions/concept behind it.

We had a lot of commonality in investing philosophy.

This has been my philosophy, low interest/fees/ltv with experienced rehabbers, and I love it.  

If you are not an experienced accredited investor, take the time to understand the syndicator's strategy, their business philosophy, their track record, their investment model, and their approach to reporting to you as an investor, before you invest. 

@Julie McCoy is spot however from a true investor philosophy, much more cost effective to keep your properties rented and use the money to vacation where you want, when you want to!  

This will help members, that come from various stages, to better understand what investment philosophy might help them best.I, personally, am not in the position to buy knowing a negative cashflow for a year or two is the outcome.

While I personally agree with that philosophy, I can also argue the benifits of free and clear property. 

Come to Hurricane Central or Avalanche central or drought central.2 Change philosophies - Go from high appreciation to high cash flow regions.3.

It is your business, so it should be a business decision, but in my rentals I will not offer that to a tenant because I do not agree with the philosophy.