It's not passive-aggressive to say: I legitimately regret making a vulnerable post asking for encouragement, only to be met with an expert bashing me for mistakes I've already enumerated and taken responsibility for and measures to fix; and offering me advice I've already taken to heart.

The hedge funds and International investors have been pouring into both metros and both are consistently on every list as growth hubs.As was mentioned, the Brightline will only enhance access to other major metros like Miami and Tampa, we are going to see much more growth in the space industry (again), not landlocked and not as vulnerable to hurricanes.

However, you'd be in quite a vulnerable position as you wouldn't be able to close without a partner or reap any benefit without assigning the contract to make a spread. 

Even if you have money for the 20% down, it's not wise to spend your last dime making that down payment and leaving yourself vulnerable to losses from a bad tenant or maintenance costs.If you want to be a successful investor, increase your earnings, reduce your expenses, save up, and buy wisely. 

You got to get a little vulnerable on here...What is the plan? 

Hi Steve, I applaud your reaching out and being vulnerable on the forum by providing your detailed financials.  

I had hired a contractor in the Fall of 2021 to do some proactive repair work, but his "fix" apparently left the roof vulnerable to the elements.

Still, it feels a bit vulnerable putting myself out there (but I know it has to be done; progress has to be made for both dad’s sake and my future, hopefully in our dream place).

Burdened with a vulnerable and helpless feeling, I agreed to accept ABC Baltimore’s reduced offer of $95k and closed the buy—back with ABC (we still had to pay closing costs).

Since then, I've acquired 6 or 7 more multifamily properties.The greatest periods of growth in my life occurred when I was willing to be uncomfortable and vulnerable.