Many people place no value on my expertise and apparently either can't grasp the idea that they are trying to steal from me, or think that they are smarter than I am.

For simplicity, just add 0.55% to your note rate to grasp the full impact. 

Finally realized my realtor was not fully grasping the market and how competitive it was.  

If down payment is an issue for you, private money or partnership may be other options to entertain.Lastly, to get a good grasp on the Houston multi-family market, I'd recommend connecting with local agents and lenders. 

The analytics in the REI market have been easier to grasp, while others have been more challenging.

You clearly are so far out of your depth you don't even grasp the things being said. 

.$30 per sqft for general up to $60 per sqft for more overhaul jobs.i was just hoping people familiar with the area might have a better grasp of what a scale like that might look like here.

They will have the best connections to vendors, lenders, and a good grasp on the current rental market.

I've seen so many newer investors get completely burned to the point of financial ruin by investing in things they don't fully have a grasp of.

That’s where the bad reputation comes from.Personally, I’ve walked away from deals where it was clear the seller didn’t fully grasp the numbers or just needed more time.