Hello to everyone in the bigger pockets community I'd like to start out by admiring all that post questions and answers on here.

I admire your videos, and learn a lot from them.

@Joshua Dorkin you did the admirable high road by not engaging with this persons negativity.In my opinion, there are definite distinctions between the terms Flipping, Repositioning, & Building Equity.Flipping is about finding & controlling (not necessarily owning) a mispriced or undervalued with the intention of selling it quickly.Building equity is more about reaping the benefit from appreciation & amortization of time.Repositioning is about improving property value by:1) Shifting to a higher utility ex. raising the income in a "C" class apartment building to a "B" apartment building by adding amenities & improvements to attract renters willing to pay more)2) Changing useex. taking a single tenant commercial or industrial building & changing the use to multi-tenant retail or condominium lofts.

We were at the summit of a Colorado mountain pass admiring the beauty of the mountain scenery all around and the valleys below - the photo for my profile was taken at this location.

This linked article is a good read too:An Investment Manager's View on the Top 1%Living below your means is both responsible and admirable, but I agree with JScott that growing one's income and learning to earn more while controlling risk is the mark of a good investor.

~Theodore RooseveltBeing cautious is certainly admirable, but returns and risks are inextricably linked.

Good Luck I admire your drive.

I really admire and respect you and your biz, I think you and I think MUCH alike!

In my youth, I knew it all, and was a hot head.Now, I realize I know nothing and stand on the shoulders of giants.Create value for the people you admire, pay it forward.

They are probably just admiring your success and are just trying to carry-on a conversation with you.