If you do 6 of these a year and break even on one bad deal and lose $10k on a super bad deal, then you still made a respectable cash on cash return on the whole.

I self-manage, so communication and respect is #1. 

My partners were in their respective areas.

However, if my next purchase goes well, I will think much harder about it since I hope my track record would be at least respectable enough for investors to know I'm not some green guy off the street.

Well respected in Atlanta. 

While I don't know John Warren personally, he comes highly recommended by a lot of people that I respect.

Trying to take advantage of these low rate environments and refinance to increase cash flow and continue to grow.

Managing and Challenging the Appraisal ProcessRecently, I’ve charted an increasing number of complaints from real estate owners and syndicators with respect to the results of an appraisal.

keep moving,keep networking, keep looking, respect all even if their ideas are different than yours, keep up your numbers and eat drink and sleep real estate and never forget Who is the Ultimate Boss, thank Him everyday, and numbers will turn acquisitions.

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