We’re being funny because there's still a bit of nuance here.There are strict guidelines and it's sometimes a blurry line between being an RE pro vs not.

Their rates are good but boy, they looked at my financials and ask some funny questions such as asking for proof that I could withdraw funds from my SEP IRA account, and that I need to provide documentation to verify that  this employer sponsored retirement account allows for funds to be withdrawn, or if withdrawals could only be made in connection with the borrowers employment termination, retirement or death etc. everyday they sent me something new to answer.

Also, I have dealt with 6+ Chicago evictions in one building lolI have learned that if I take all these rough experiences as a badge of honor and share them like you are, each one only makes me more equipped to be a better investor.The education & experience received in 1.5 years takes some investors 10 years! 

That is not something I think is funny or boastful, really it is shamful that these events have taken place.

You must be on both VRBO and AirBNB to help maximize your success.I do find it funny that @Joel Oh seems to know exactly @John Underwoods rankings of his properties on AirBNB.

I would find that funny too and laugh heartily!

Funny how it’s easy to find stories about 20-30% profits….but you really have to dig to hear about the losers.

The rental game is funny in that you want to responsible enough to always make rent, but not successful enough to easily afford buying a house.

its funny how this changes with time and the market on BP  if you asked this question 5 to 7 years ago you get drowned out with the cash flow is the ONLY thing and appreciation is for gamblers my self I have always been about making appreciation games in RE.. by either value add building a new product or buying foreclosure and flipping or lending money and getting instant 12% plus returns . 

And funny enough, that's what so many are trying to avoid; time, energy and focus.