There are no third party renovation companies to point fingers at, no outside management companies to blame. 

This thread is dedicated to sharing those expensive lessons or mistakes we've encountered in the world of real estate investing.The purpose here isn't to point fingers or bash each other for the decisions we've made.

If this is your first time and you're having to be active I'd advise investing locally so you can keep your finger on the pulse throughout the entire process.

Fingers crossed!

.’” — Robert Dietz, NAHB’s Chief EconomistFrom Kristen: Fingers crossed that the Fed will 'reverse course' in either March or April, and give us a 'gift' of lowered interest rates to help fuel the spring real estate market!

All these things I am telling you not to do, are hard, expensive, time-consuming and they anger and upset people, not to mention that a lot of those tactics are becoming illegal.I am here to tell you, show you and prove to you that you do not have to nor should you do these things.My wholesale deals trump most of y'alls elaborate high-risk flipping profits, while:I don't low-ball anyone,I don't lie to anyone,I don't trick anyone,I don't spend a cent on marketingI don't lift a finger on marketing.I don't chase anyone.I simply tell them exactly what I am going to do, 100% transparency.Now here is some actual concrete proof: ($128,816.06) for one wholesale deal.I am not selling you anything.

People think agents just fill in the blanks on a contract and cross their fingers.

We haven't experienced any pet-related damages yet (fingers crossed) but have definitely have received some pretty great reviews as a result.

Crossing fingers.

I think @Stephanie Jacobson is the one to ask about Binghamton...I think she mentioned short-term rentals in nearby Finger Lakes area but I'm not sure about in the city of Binghamton.