Physical REI is not a paper investment; almost anyone whose invested on paper numbers I am willing to bet is showing a lot less than the reality of if it unless they took realized gains by selling(into the appreciation rate) or cashed out refi. 

Just put every spare dollar left over before each payday into an extra "Principal-only" payments.In reality, her problem may have just been that she was trying to get a second position mortgage, rather than a first position. 

The reality is that the insurance landscape has shifted dramatically in recent years, and underestimating those expenses can be a costly mistake for syndicators and investors alike.Insurance Escalators: A Changing RealityYour point about the outdated assumption of a 3% YOY increase in insurance is spot on.

I did point out that they are asking me to enter into a further 3-year contract with them when they are already breaking the terms of the existing contract, but they are so entitled and oblivious that the reality escapes them. 

@Sean PetrashTo find a suitable property for short-term rentals in New Braunfels, consider factors like budget, market realities, property type, location, financing options, contingency planning, STR research, alternative rental strategies, driving for dollars, property management, and long-term vision.

the reality is BANKS left the fix and flip market after the GFC.. very few will do them unless your a premier client of theirs with a  long track record and they are doing them as a service to you. 

I agree that your numbers on the brrr model make sense in theory, but the reality that we found is that sourcing, rehabbing and trying to sell or refinance properties ourselves while still working a full time job was not the right fit for us. 

When I look up this question on internet, it always says that in NYC, its the tenant who pays ...but in reality I am told that about half of Brooklyn listings are no fee (meaning that landlord pays) in order to get it rented fast.   

Depending on what they actually accept, they could be in the ripoff category, as mentioned if they don't do much in reality they could be a scam. 

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!