...let me explain...Obviously, mentors are people--which means they come with all sorts of biases, strengths, weaknesses, blind spots, priorities, etc., etc.

Humans are resilient, sort of like cockroaches actually.

They can be the worst communicators, slow, but as long as they have experience, this will give me a peace of mind. 

Is so new that the information you gather online goes from worst experience ever to  5K extra profit per month....Luis Maquiera MMPartners

The absolute worst of humanity is this sociopath.

WORST property management in the Kansas City area - property owners stay away and find any other company.

I am sort of new here (been lurking in the forums since June).

What new AI tools are you finding most useful today as both an investor/cash buyer of some sort?

But I’m now convinced the worst is behind us here.Here’s why I’m leaning in harder:- Insurance premiums are flattening out.- Interest rates are coming down.- Home prices in Louisiana have been among the worst in the U.S., which means we’re still relatively affordable, that discounts risk and increases upside.- With most buyers sidelined, competition is low, which means opportunity from my view.- As Warren Buffett famously said: “Be fearful when others are greedy and be greedy only when others are fearful.”

Start simple: pick one county, read their auction handbook, watch an auction without bidding, then underwrite 10 recent sales like rentals using a worst‑case repair and legal reserve.