@John Paul Lots to unpack here but long story short there's always nah sayers, doubters, and people that go against REI.

(Or perhaps they just don't come to BP anymore)In several of the threads I have invited the "local" Detroit Doubters to come down and tour the neighborhoods with me.

Compliment the courage, but also question the wisdom...Yep, I read the other post last night and Doug has hundreds of doubters, no doubt about it. 

He is a slick salesman who pushes the idea that you need to stop listening to the doubters and just go for it!

I promise you, it's going to be a fight everyday and there will be a lot of drama...and headaches...but, if you're "all in" and determined to succeed and willing to pay the price, then you will succeed and prove the doubters wrong!

Use any negative doubter or people how place hindrance as fuel to drive you forward.

Did you have doubters that hounded you about the mistakes you were making?

I concentrate on newer, nicer homes in 4 & 5 star parks.I've averaged $20k+ overall and $25k+ the last four years.My busiest years I was starting at least one new project every 30 days - coinciding with getting all the repo lists of houses to choose from.BTW - I've also had a lot of experience with doubters, naysayers (and worse).What I pay for homes and sell them for is public record - accessible by anyone online free of charge.

A conservative spreadsheet goes a long way with this group (and that will just reduce the doubters).  

I thought there would be more doubters and responders....Richp.s.