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The same is true with property management.

The same is true if you would want to sell it at some point. 

There seems to be a lack of due diligence before properties are listed, and when questioned about the discrepancies between advertised and actual returns, the responsibility is often shifted to third parties.While it is true that there are properties within their portfolio that do cash flow, finding these requires careful due diligence on the part of the investor—just like any investment.

Sure thing and it's definitely true that the problem with asking others opinions is they often disagree with each other and there's a lot to sort through.

I am a property manager with 200+ clients, half being true investors growing their portfolios who also work a w2 job.

That is definitely true, however, I would suggest you only post your opinion on things that you have a lot of experience with so that you don't come across looking foolish.

It always cracks me up when someone hands me a business card that says "President and CEO" and they don't realize how ridiculous that looks.

On the other hand, true private lenders are not professional lenders and hedge fund type lenders (which is what hard money lenders are), but instead are regular people in your circle and sphere of influence.

Call the town and ask what they have on the town card for bedrooms and bathrooms.