Work with a knowledgeable independent agent. 

An appraiser that is not familiar with the area is not someone who understands the intricacies of the local market and just looks at statistics. 

Can I even be financially independent in this situation?

I'm particularly passionate about cash flowing for financial independence and renovating with my construction experience.Outside of real estate, I enjoy fishing, ultimate frisbee, skiing.Excited to learn and connect with you all!

If you have multiple rentals, you may need to seek recovery in the aggregate and then decide your priority of restoration.This is a bad day, but statistically, you're good for another 100 years, no matter what "expert" pipes up with his uneducated opinion.

Work with a knowledgeable independent agent 

Sure DSTs are more conservative in nature than syndications, but what are the statistics on their overall performance been over the last 5 years?

Good writing, lack of knowledge on the historical context of the industry (outside of statistics).

I stumbled upon BP, asked dumb questions, received a lot of great (free) advice and help, and I now own 5 investment properties (2 of which are mid term) along with a current live in flip, continued success in my career and index fund investing, and hit financial independence at 41.

.- I found one lady online give an independent review, and as I said she was lower income, didn't say anything bad, and put the blame on herself.