We have been fortunate to have good tenants that take care of the issue once notified.

We consider ourselves fortunate that rent payments are handled electronically so we don't have to make the run to the bank.In fact, we had to sign up for "Fresh Direct" to have our food delivered, and sign up with "Uber" to get to the doctor.

I was fortunate enough during my career in the music industry to put away some savings to get started in real estate so I'm all in from here on out with the goal of eventually building a large portfolio.

Since I think it goes directly to your question, I'll post it here for your consideration...For years, many investors were fortunate to ride a seemingly unstoppable wave of price appreciation, fueled by a stagnant stock market, unscrupulous lending practices and low interest rates.

Unfortunately (or fortunately depending on your perspective) it is what it is.

I am very fortunate to have a very deep network within the inner workings of the banks, and their default vendors.

People have been making fortunes off of holding rental property since Charles Martell invented feudalism in the 8th century.

Fortunately, there is an exception to this rule.

Fortunately, there is an exception to this rule.

Fortunately I have supportive friends in real estate and a great lawyer and CPA, and this first deal should go just fine.