Lesson learnt, anyway overall I am still happy with my decision to buy MF despite of everything.  

Lesson - always keep your eyes and ears open for potential investors and partners.

I've been documenting my company's progress and lessons learned as we've grown.

I learned my lesson on a property I have at $220k...it's my worst performer (considering cash flow and COCR). 

Wow Jason, that’s a super epic lesson and a great way of explaining that experience!

Many investors could build their businesses and learn key lessons on their own, but they would likely take longer and start smaller than if they had the mentor’s support & guidance.

Lessons learned?

positive cash flow investment and almost tripled in appreciation in the handfull of years since I bought it Lessons learned?

Meanwhile, the house or rental is up in value (maybe even 50-100K).... the rental maybe even paying you monthly...You just got the basic lesson in appreciating assets.... buy them (the ones that put money in your pocket) not the ones that take money out every month.The little place we sold in 2004 there in Stockon had tripled since the early 90's (granted it was the height of the bubble) but even modest appreciation will get you there...Stay away from the quickly depreciating items (like nice cars) if you can early on in life.

The police arrive and I got a new lesson in landlord/tenant law after 17 years of landlording.