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Dan Gandee Biggest mistake you've ever made in your real estate investing career?
5 September 2023 | 4 replies

Love to hear some short but sweet stories in the comments that could help all of us as we progress in our investment journey!
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Andrew Evans How do you hold a Property Manager accountable for their mistakes
9 May 2020 | 3 replies

My property manager was dishonest and defrauded me in some ways and was negligent in other ways.  i found out the GREC doesnt get compensation for you they just punish the property manager.   Is there any government b...

Raquel L. Young, Dumb Investment Mistakes-- Cut My Losses And Take The Hit?
8 January 2015 | 35 replies

Well. Woe is me. Here's the tale of a young, banana-headed investor who leaped fast without the analysis paralysis that so many would-be investors suffer from...

Okay, SO... to start, someone recently ask...

Eli Ettinger Made a novice mistake and wondering what my best options are
20 November 2019 | 42 replies

Clear lake (houston) TX. 2b/2b condo 1000sqft
4% cap. 100% equity.
Purchase price plus all fees plus repairs $90k
Appreciation 5%
Market value $85k-$95k
Currently rented to a good tenant who pays on time with...

Gayle Eisner Hmmm, Am I Making a BIG Mistake? Out of State investing
28 September 2021 | 6 replies

I love Montana, Gardiner, especially & am contemplating purchasing a house near the YS river and in town.  This town is surrounded by Yellowstone Natl Park and forest service lands, so I predict real estate will a...

David J. Tell me about deals gone badly! - We learn from your mistakes!
12 August 2018 | 5 replies

I just worked for a couple of months to realize my deal is a dud. Lots invested for minimal to no cash flow. I shared the story in another thread, but I am curious to hear your stories. Anyone else have things go side...

Holly Peterson What Are the Biggest Mistakes You’ve Made in Private Money Lending?
8 August 2024 | 5 replies

Scenario:
A lender had limited communication with the borrower throughout the loan term, resulting in misunderstandings and lack of alignment on project goals and expectations.
Mistake:
Miscommunication led to issu...

Bruce Lynn BIG MISTAKE....in Tiburon-Marin County. Investor bought the HOA pool.
17 December 2024 | 13 replies

Can the county supervisors undo the sale?  Seems like a similar thing happened in San Francisco 5-6 years ago.  I followed that case closely at the time.  They did undo that sale.  Not sure the final outcome, but I'm ...

Efrain Flores From Mistakes to Growth: Deciding the Future of My First Property
24 December 2024 | 1 reply

Hello everyone, I purchased my home two years ago, and currently, I have a tenant renting a room for $800, which helps cover my mortgage. This was my first property, and while it's been a great learning experience, I ...

John Jones Filing for Depreciation will be a costly mistake for me atm? 24h
17 April 2018 | 9 replies

Hello.  In trying to help my mom after my dad passed away Christmas, I
rented my place out.  Having never done this, and rushed by the
deadline to file taxes, I'm confused on some points.  On advise pages
it's s...