Those are standard practices.

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Non payment evictions are practically non existent.

Also, as I understand it you gutted those houses, putting in practically new everything.

It's good practice to let the tenants know you will be working on the common areas so they don't think it's a complete stranger or someone spying on them.

Experience and practice helps of course.

Wholesalers give far less from what I’ve seen in practice and in “training.”  

So I pay it, and every few weeks when the stars align and I have no work meetings at the time, I join, listen to other people's questions and Peter's answers and that's it.At least after reading your post I feel better knowing that some clever tactics were practiced to get me into this and not that I was easily fooled.I would be happy to share info if yiu think it will help others make decisions and avoid shortcomings, and I would appreciate it if you have some advice that might help me get out of this situation.Thank you! 

They also shared templates that you can use to analyze deals, checklists for closing on a deal, and more practical templates.