Wow Mitch that is pretty sad to say the least..I am going to go back to my bank on monday and sit down with the mortgage lady.

For those of you that have followed my posts, yes, this is the one with the large lady.

what would you ladies and gentlemen say,was the best way you learn how to estimate repairs accurately...

Originally posted by Jeff Tumbarello:Listen to this http://antigururadio.com/laksdruwqt423ngv384nqwr0e9 LOL sounds like the lady from Poltergeist :D

Although its not prudent investing on the west coast does offer more upside in appreciation, but that gambling.

Those will give you sleepless nights and cause bile to burble up in your mouth when you write checks.You can take some gambles when you have a deep enough portfolio to support the misses, but when you're starting out, you really need that first one to be right, even if it means biding your time and continuing to build your war chest.The worst deal I've done recently was one where I convinced myself that I could make the numbers work rather than waiting for a better deal to come along.

There used to be a lady that would do a brief class beforehand if you get there early.   

But much like the stock market, you're gambling on an Apple or a Google, and may end up with a Theranos;) If you diversify, and one of the deals goes south, your losses will be offset, and you can get out and move into another deal.

@Charles Mullins, I use a cleaning lady that I found on Craigslist and she has been wonderful.I just text her days I need house cleaned and then I mail her a check after she cleans.I use a lock box for keys, wifi thermostats to control the temperature when no one is there.

If someone tells me that they do 10/hr, I would say to myself “how much time and material do i need to spend again if i take this gamble”. heh