Buying retail for cash flow with large down payments that you can’t get back with a refi can be a good investment strategy for many people and invest profiles, but it’s not a growth strategy and therefore not a fit for my current goals.

I have a few reviews published on my bigger pockets profile.

Anyone still have problems trying to upload their profile picture?

See the profiles of "rent strike organizers."

Look at profiles, read their forum responses/posts, call and interview them, etc.Best of Luck!

Have you considered looking at a market with lower price entry (lowering your risk profile on the first property helps get over the initial hump)? 

@Twana Rasoul The return profile comparison to stocks is an interesting way to look at it. 

Hello,I am vetting tenants to fill in a vacant apartment that has no dish washer.I am impressed with a particular tenant's profile who has been pushing me for a dishwasher and he is even willing to bring in a portable dishwasher.There are few limitations I have in terms of space and don't want to mess around with plumbing system.I just want to know if it's okay to have a portable dishwasher and if there are any issues that I need to be aware of having a portable dishwasher.Appreciate your feedback.Thanks

The people making requests all have: - NO profile pics- ALL are local from Philly- ALL profiles are minimally verified - All requests are for ~2 days on random dates this and next month- Almost no one has any reviews- No request really has a solid/detailed message stating their purpose for booking It almost feels like they are fake accounts compared to all the successful bookings I've had the entire time before the lock-down.

@Shiloh Lundahl just read your profile.