Also, i'm not enrolled in the course or practicing the method (yet). 

Wood has a huge variability in strength--between pine varieties, the stress which can cause them to fail varies by more than 2x and you can see 20%+ increase in strength as it ages.Then I have stress concentrations which will yield and then redistribute the load in practice, but not according to the calculations I'm allowed to do. 

I used my comment more as a generalization then practical application. 

Quote from @Matthew Posteraro: I am in the phase of practicing deal analysis on possible investment properties in the area I am looking to invest in.

Quote from @Gary Bonds: Any best practices when attempting to secure business funding from a bank, in the form of a loan or credit?

This approach conveys your respect and appreciation while making it clear that your decision isn’t personal—it’s practical.

There is also a big difference from someone who has been doing this for 20 years and someone who started during covid (btw i do not know this sponsor but have heard they have been around a very long time). lets not jump to conclusions in all practical matters, anyone promising s more than 13% is almost operating in practice like a ponzi.For Lane to issue a 16% dividend, he has to increase rent by 20-25% every year.

Oh, and the platforms are actually more friendly to the buyers than sellers. that is why they will take money from hosts on practically any complaint from a guest, or suspend a persons listing until they can prove/disprove any guest allegation.

You have to practice and find smart ways to move around PPC/PPL is definitely something I’m keeping on my radar, it’s great to hear that it's working for you and bringing in motivated sellers.

Best practices for security deposit deductions (damages)?