Then the reality sets in once they start getting from behind their computer and actually getting into the markets and they realize some small sacrifices will have to be made.In my market here in CT if you want to buy a duplex in a nicer neighborhood you are probably going to be sacrificing a little bit of cash flow.

If you get upset at every $100 service call, you're in for a painful reality with your rental business model.

People suggest that like it is some innovative idea when in reality, it usually not even necessary. 

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

Quote from @Gary Bonds: Gary, sometimes you have to face reality that the YouTube gurus aren't always honest about the true cost of real estate investing.

(in reality, the tenant might, of course, try to get the fee back and might start a legal process, but by being absolutely transparent upfront and structuring the deals accordingly, it not be the case)@Jaysen Medhurst what exactly do you mean with vacancy issues?

If they were month to month, it would be really hard.The reality is if the tenant wants to break a lease early they can, but having a lease also gives you an idea of when the tenant may move.

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

There are many different versions or variations of active investing (wholesaling, buy and hold, BRRR, short term rentals, and many others), but what the reality TV shows do not share are the razor thin margins, the cutthroat world of acquisitions, and the many unglamorous aspects of the business that make it very tough for the average active investor with a W-2 to be successful with this as a side hustle.

It's simply not the reality.