It's an achievement but having it go into the head is an acquisition of arrogance and false pride.

It's absurd on it's face.Here is the question that I asked Sara above:If you can't get your carriers to pay reasonable claims, why would anyone want to buy insurance from you?

That would be absurd.  

Im happy that there are people who believe that, as I need someone to rent my properties at absurdly high rates. 

I thought the initial post was absurdly naive and would surely get laughed out of the forum.

If prices drop, they have all the equity in the world to throw away at their discretion for a quick sale.It's completely unnatural and absurd that any industry be so heavily supported by amateur part timers that think they can be real estate moguls in their evenings and weekends.

C'mon Seattle that's absurd.

Anyway, to answer the question of "amplifying the voices of the all-cash investors", I think more people have to be willing to throw some cold water on the threads that give people a lot of false hope - like the ones such as "I'm broke and living in mom's basement but I want to own 50 units by this time next year, please help!"

PM charge 10% or $1200/year just to manage, then 1st month rent for placement so another $1000, then they upcharge you for any repair calls. with out repairs you are already looking at 18%/year, including repairs and upcharge on those repairs could come out to 30%. remember property management companies dont have your best interest in mind they are looking to make money off of you anyway they can. if not they would go out of business trying to find the best tenant that pays rent on time doesnt leave and takes care of the place so it doesnt need fixing.Just need to put this out there for anyone that read this absurd post - if you ever find yourself in a situation where a property manager doesn't have your best interest in mind, fire them immediately and find one that does.

For those who feel there is, you might want to look at the people involved in pumping up the prices to absurdity over the last decade.