Depending on the building, also be aware of significant mechanical items such as elevators, boilers, life/safety systems, etc.

Bottom line, it's up to people to recognize what a real education is and what is some sham pushing the limits of free speech.

Originally posted by Joshua Dorkin:but sadly, so many people continue to fall for guru hype.The reason why that is Josh is because the gurus are such good salespeople they offer so much to the unsuspecting person that they can't help but to fall for the snake oil speech.

Our meet up is free, and there is no SALES speeches!

They made us give two short speeches every class.

I am 51 and still remember what Steve Jobs said in his Stanford Commencement Speech (2005): Until you find something you love doing, do not settle (I am paraphrasing him).

And, it's quite common in structures that are elevated (not continuous foundation/slab) where animals die underneath the property. 

The learning to price ratio is pretty small.Most RE gurus will give you some "rah rah rah" speech about how much money you're going to earn, how you will change your life, when in reality, it's a lot of hard work.

Or is it the price one pays to elevate the 'fear factor?'

Expenses can range from normal maintenance, crazy new ADA requirements, changes in elevator/fire safety requirements, pest control, indoor pool expenses etc.