It's all a part of the game. 

If your new servicer wants to play games, file a complaint with the CFPB and dispute with the credit bureaus.

I'm presently a facilities engineer by trade, who does some construction and maintenance for landlords on the side, hoping to get back into the private real estate game.

Beyond the lessons from the projects themselves, building a business that’s efficient, diversified, and focused on the luxury market has been a game-changer.

Switching from Appfolio to RentVine with 1100 SF doors was a game-changer for us, and our only regret is not making the transition sooner.

What tools or strategies are you using to stay ahead of the game?

It’s a longer-term game, though, with higher upfront costs.I’d say spend some time researching your target area and connecting with local investors or meetups—they’re goldmines for market insights and networking.

I was trying to get started, had all the information but needed to pull the trigger to get in the game. 

Then you hire a coach to accelerate your learning and take you to the next level.Using a sports analogy, it would be foolish to hire a basketball coach if your intent is to play pickup games every Saturday for fun.

I would get back to local real estate investor meetups so you can connect with locals to the area and kind of get back in the game slowly that way.