This post is to help those just starting out or realizing it’s not as profitable as they thought.

I just came in as an LP on a 107-unit senior living community in the south suburbs of IL, and I also volunteer with Hospice patients (spend a fair amount of time in ALFs + nursing homes, which I do NOT like very much but realize they are necessary).

So right now, the hosts who are showing the lowest prices to guests are the ones with a PMS but who haven't upped their prices yet to compensate for this fee change (they didn't read the email, don't realize what's happened?). 

@Gin Zhuang The Ciy of Flint, Michigan had a major issue with lead pipes a few years ago that scared a lot of people.What people fail to realize is that MANY homes in this country, built before 1950 have lead pipes from the city supply and may have internal lead pipes. 

But losses are rarely realized, because most homeowners aren’t selling into weakness.If you're looking to build long-term wealth through real estate, buying now may beat waiting years for a “perfect dip” that never comes.For new investors, especially, the risk of inaction can be bigger than the risk of “buying too early.”If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines because you’re scared of a downturn, that’s exactly the mindset that holds many back from building real momentum.Don’t wait for perfection.

Most people don’t realize how big of a difference a successful appeal can make, especially across multiple properties.

My wife and I began to realize that real estate wasn’t just about owning property, it was about creating options and freedom.When we eventually sold the Portland home, a Keller Williams agent introduced us to the 1031 exchange.

After working on many transactions, I realized my next step is to start building my own investment portfolio.Right now, my main goal is simple:Buy my first investment property — starting with either a fix & flip or a BRRRR deal.I joined Brandon Turner’s First Deal Program and I’m here on BiggerPockets to learn, grow, and connect with people who are already doing what I want to do.

.: Quote from @Chris Bounds: I feel like people are just trusting it blindly already though, without realizing that it’s just collecting a bunch of info from the internet which may or may not be accurate.  

First property comes over and I realize there is a second tab- one has the design fee, one doesn't.