I have done all classes with tons of experience at this so I have no reason to comment on something I have not directly observed. 

Just a further observation, if you were to cash out the 401k's you're going to pay your current tax bracket as well as the penalties.

As everyone is aware we are currently in a sellers market with 2-3 times more buyers than sellers (just my observation, not based on stats), short days one market (often under 7), almost no expireds - why would a seller take 20% less than FMV?

In my observation, investors are not selling properties in Sioux Falls right now, unless they are undesirable.

People want to be part of a success story, and they will likely observe you from a distance initially.

I am not speaking from direct experience necessarily but observation of many others, but if you are doing well and think you can continue to have success just make sure you have a safer reserve or something you can tap into if you experience a lull. 

Account Closed  John Very astute observation    they certainly can do that of course 

As I have observed and experienced, it's the underlying politics and economics of this city that make the current positioning and future trajectory of Indianapolis so strongIndianapolis is showing 40% better GDP over the last decade; remarkably low unemployment; surge in tech; and our median household income (+21%) is improving at nearly double national average rate (+12%).There has been $15B come into this city over the last five years.

Super cool you partnered with @J Scott to do a deal, I read his book and loved it.I am planning on hitting the auction this week and just observing, as well as try to pick the veterans brains a bit, get some mentoring of my own.

I attended a Sheriff Sale in Montgomery County, PA the other day just to observe.