After almost a month of deliberation and discussion we have decided to enroll in the WealthAbility program. 

It can ruin a foundation.")Man, good on you for making the business you've created, but reading through some of the other similar negative experiences, I'm reminded that it takes a particular kind of person to do what you do: to speak to people "face to face" and deliberately misrepresent what you offer without blinking, then pat yourself on the back while backhandedly blaming your customer when they're upset that you didn't come close to delivering on what you advertised. 

Expenses like these (maintenance, vacancy) are inevitable in RE business so I deliberately mention them here to give you an idea on what to expect.

As for the rodents, call a company and have them come out and deal with it...take photos before and after so if the tenant does something (ie puts out more rice), you can show that the tenant is deliberately doing things to attract rodents.

Clear expectations have to be set and an understanding that in almost all cases, net worth is built slowly, deliberately and over time. 

Gross negligence means:An act taken without exercising even the most basic amount of care owed to others.A deliberate disregard for the safety or well-being of another person.A lack of care that demonstrates reckless disregard for the safety or lives of others.A conscious and voluntary disregard of the need to use reasonable care, likely to cause foreseeable grave injury or harm.In other words, if there are potential hazards that exist at your property that you are ignoring, you could be considered grossly negligent.

:(So, many agents, property managers, contractors, etc. will either try to screw you deliberately or via their incompetency.If you want to chat about how to navigate OOS investing as best as possible, with the full brutal truth, PM us.

I do not talk about my RE business at work or to coworkers though--unless they ask something very deliberate.

Despite considerable deliberation, the HOA decided against pursuing legal action due to its high cost.

My landlord believes it since she's the owner she doesn't need to announce that she's coming over feels she can do anything she wants and she deliberately rents to people who are in situations where it's difficult for them to find places to live.