Quote from @Erica Swallow: Originally posted by @Michael Quarles:@Steve Crounse IMHO it is very different...

ROE is good to calculate over time but in high appreciation markets like SD will sometimes be tough to swallow. 

You have to sometimes swallow your ego, and give up a bit more in the beginning to be able to scale. 

Last thing I wanna do is battle the city but can’t swallow paying this much money either lol.  

That can be very hard when you’re not making a high income. if your not able to save a lot at your job you might be better off learning about real estate, learning how to be a landlord, and focusing on a new career that can get you the income to buy real estate. it’s a tough pill to swallow but I got into the trades and now have the skills to fix my property and starting to get the income needed to keep going. 

Yes the 8-10% rate on the heloc is hard to swallow, but it's your best option if you don't have the funds for down payment on the new home.

I thought I swallowed my tongue.I regret I did not ask Frank specifically if he thought this was a good deal for the woman.

License process can be lengthy so swallowing carrying costs could be heavy. 

It was hard to swallow selling my truck due to the immediate loss of money, but i will make it up. 

Just trying to swallow the rates..... i should have a good DSCR, my taxes and insurance are only $3,100 per year