The greatest profits are in properties that can be repositioned to a higher and better use, or appreciate the highest over time, or will throw off a TRUE cash flow of 20% per annum on total investment (cash + debt + capital investment). 

Is this true? 

Most people who make a ton on Airbnb hire out designers, put in flashy amenities, and create a true experience.

It’s true that freshly renovated properties should have lower maintenance costs in the first few years, but this doesn’t account for unexpected expenses.

Is NOTHING sells for a refi appraisal price  I  mean nothing that appraisal is always high.. so when folks say hey I got a refi and it appraised at this and I now have this much equity that is also not true and wishful thinking..

Hey Ben, it's great to hear about your passion for real estate and the impact you’re making in Des Moines!

I've met a handful of true PMLs. 

I'm Renee Machat from Atlanta, passionate about real estate investing although I'm new and just started with the WREIN (women's real estate investment network) end of September.

That is true, a lot of people if they don't at least attempt to be good at their job or at least be consistent they will also fail in other fascets in life sometimes.

The problem is this time of the year does not have much turn and the units available are not representative of your true competition.