My biggest hope i have in joining this forum is getting to meet some great people and obtain some "nuggets" of wisdom here that i can use to further my ability to serve my clients, future and present. 

I really appreciate all the feedback given, I was not expecting such a generous wealth of investing wisdom!

Podcasts are excellent to get practical wisdom for REI. 

Good to know that the quote is not crazy.Sounds like this is the summary of wisdom here-Don't paint in between every tenant, maybe try every 3-5 years-Try to use the security fee if possible to make the repairs-Try to use eggshell paint so it is more clean-able-Try to negotiate with the PM on price and scope of workReally appreciate the advice!

Usually though my agent is able to provide wisdom that I wouldn't otherwise have. 

Your wisdom was well received. 

Earn your first Downpayment: Find a part time job / side hustle and save, save more, and then keep saving (words of wisdom from my uncle) 2.

Great words of wisdom @Chris Clothier! 

I am finishing up my first flip and the process is exactly what I expected thanks to the BP forum. Permits took longer than expected, contractors can only show up when they want to and we were a bit over budget. Fortu...

Discovered BP in 2017 and realized there are so many of us on the same path and there is so much collective experience  and wisdom here!