Fortunately, the investors I partner with have plenty of room in their lines of credit to support multiple deals and still have a sizeable buffer before they max out the credit.

We've been fortunate that it has been outperforming the expected 7% year over year. 

Several people that pitched me on real estate partnerships & syndication over the last decade are now broke, in prison or being sued.Growth Equity in Chicago is one & fortunately like with Steve Down I steered clear of them!

My last rehab was projecting far better than a 2 to 1 return which was fortunate because we went way over budget (my worst over budget by far ever).

I find that putting a utility cap in the lease agreement they sign and calling their attention to it really helps make them more aware that they'll have to pay for excess usage so, fortunately, I haven't had to actually bill anyone yet, but the language is there if I needed to. 

That I can make something of myself in this world, and give a better life to my children and If I am lucky to find great fortune, invest for the betterment of my local home town.What I can say to new investors who are looking to get started, be carful who you trust, and if you come from nothing like me understand nobody cares - and this lofty idea of chasing the American dream is an internalized emotion not many can relate to, especially in this field where some people some from old money, and have multi million dollars... they simply cannot relate to you.

We have been fortunate to rarely hold any security funds from former tenants.

Fortunately, I'm gathering options.  

When I have some free time, I'll research other options that won't cost a fortune for the small guy.

If you look at the Forbes list of richest people on earth, I think you have to get down to something like 150 before you find someone that is actually listed as having made their fortune in real estate.