You make it sound like i should have asked an accountant to review my posts before I submit them to Bigger Pockets hahaThat wasn't the point here but anyway.As for Bigger Pockets and making money.Made an absolute fortune due to Bigger Pockets and I love tuning in for hobby purposes to correspond with the many keyboard cowboys on here.Much success ;)

My duplexes have shared water, but fortunately not power/heat.

Hey everyone,I started my business about 3 months ago and have been fortunate enough to hit the ground running.  

@Andrew Postell I am very thankful, I know I am very fortunate and blessed to be in such a position. 

Fortunately either an underwriter or title agent caught those problems before they became the borrowers problem and compensated for that.

I'll also add that if someone is looking to take a more passive role in real estate and wants the benefits of diversification there are funds available to accredited investors that are designed to allow investors the opportunity for ownership of institutional investment grade property that is occupied by regional, national, and Fortune 500 credited companies.

It can be costly if you are BUYING in NY and can end up costing you a fortune (we found out at the last minute and converted an owner financing deal to a lease purchase). 

Recently attended the fortune builders (Than Merill's real estate education company, hosted by Cole Hatter ) 3 day seminar this passed weekend out here in Pomona, California and fell in love with the game of investing in real estate.

i use a local bank and am fortunate enough to be in their wealth division, but how long does the typical bank continue to do acsh out refis before they cry uncle?

I was then fortunate enough to snag an interview with a large Detroit law firm for an entry-level position.