Hence the countless posts on BP where the investor got burned by accepting the lowest bid.

Quote from @Tom Pappas: As a former CPA and attorney who managed a distressed property investment fund, I've analyzed countless real estate opportunities.

I am taking all your advice and information and putting it in my Notation notes for REI (you should really see this thing, I'm reading roughly 3 books a week, watching and reading countless videos and articles and I have a virtual seminar with Grant Cardone this weekend).

I've seen it happen countless times, especially from one company here in Birmingham.2 - Hire your own home inspector. do not use any home inspector a turnkey provider recommends.

We have taken a few real estate classes and read countless books to grow our financial knowledge.

I saw and literally ran into countless celebrities while in LA. 

The government has tried it with section 8 and rent control in some cities , we all know the end result .You would be better off starting a jobs program teaching the trades , educating them on finances and work ethic and then rebuilding abandoned properties for them to buy  Thank you for the thoughtful input—it really helps refine the model.You’re absolutely right that countless factors impact housing costs—labor, materials, taxes, inflation, interest rates—and no single solution can address everything.

I’ve spent countless hours trying to find the best mileage routes.

I've spoken to countless investors facing this same problem and I can feel the sense of frustration and helplessness, especially when your builder goes dark. 

He has helped me out countless times when I get in over my head.