I realize these May sound like common sense but at the time they just didn't seem that important.

I'm a fellow GTA'er and have realized in my REI adventures so far that @Roy N.

Bill Gulley Sorry to put you on the spot with my silly questions, I realize now alot depends on the market I am struggling to figure out being here :) Maybe I should go to the guru and see if they even know any of this or are just passing through town trying to sell bunch of bs that don't work?

., not realizing they can be one and the same.

@Jon Holdman I realize an 8% cash on cash return isn't the greatest, but it really is difficult to find good deals in my area.

*Sorry Roy, realized I didn't look up at the OP Chris and named you incorrectly.

That earned equity is not realized until the liquidation of the asset.

Wow, I am definitely guilty of thinking that way and didn't even realize it.Thanks again for more awesome advice.

I realize this is a marketing opportunity so I'll pass over the obvious, but I see you mentioned having mentored or coached for five years.

It'll change his tune if he realizes he could lose money himself.