If a tenant brings me their credit report and tells me that I don't need to run one since they have it, I tell them I have to get it run independently. 

I should also mention I don’t necessarily plan on becoming financially independent anytime soon, I just want to live a life where I do not feel completely trapped in terms of finance.

Audited with property manager after making my own range and in both cases PM knew more than me, and got me $200 more in rent on one, and $115 on the other with qualified tenants.

"Filing a large claim for a refund on an amended return will almost always cause an audit," according to a former IRS attorney. https://www.taxprotoday.com/news/raise-your-hand-if-you-want-your-taxes-auditedThis is something I have been telling investors forever.

You will be an Independent Contractor.

@Akash AcharyaFirst, always independently verify expenses.

People need to be aware that some FIRE (financial independence retire early) blogs have come under “fire” for self serving and deceptive promotions that serve their interest while potentially taking advantage of their readers.

And without a refinance, next month's mortgage payment is still due.When you have reached financial independence and preservation of capital is the goal, it's easy to make the decision to sit on cash. 

Have sales comps and if you have a recent independent appraisal or Bpo take that as ammo.

Hello Kansas City folk 👋I'm looking to get a BPO for a property (in Independence) I have under contract that will be rehabbed.