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The next person that listed their model match in the same area right after we sold, sold for 160k less than us (if that was us we would have lost all our equity and would have had to short sale it).

That’s also a very interesting and very helpful perspective on putting more down because with the rates being so high right now, it would be hard to match 8-9% in gauranteed returns.  

Super cool and not pushy, he connected me with his right hand man to explore some mentorship options and I enrolled in the masterclass since I feel like it matches my goals and visions, as well as it can fill the gaps of knowledge I have. 

I'm curious where the line is drawn b/c I can write off a meal when I am leaving my 9-5 job and going straight to a volleyball match to officiate (second job). 

Probably because the sellers representation doesn’t match reality.

If the numbers don't match what you think you would like to make on a property, then either you need to discount the asking price to get there or pass on the property.My second thought is what you're feeling and others have highlighted - no everyone is in the business to make it fair for both sides.

Many hosts struggle at the beginning because their listings don’t match the local market, so taking the time to get this right before launching is crucial!

There are so many different businesses that can be created around real estate investing if you dial in your personal skill set and figure out the strategy that matches.

My thought with the bottom section was to try and match the style of my original handwritten note.