I've found that almost everyone I have met in the community is extremely helpful towards as long as you are genuinely trying to learn. 

There are tons of new investors who are working on smart plans and genuinely want criticism.

You're obviously doing very well for yourself, and I don't doubt your success ...the reason I'm asking is I'm genuinely interested. 

(well, it's why *I'm* doing this, at least)Buying my Model 3 was not financially wise, but the yield I'm getting is genuine pleasure every time I get behind the wheel, and doing my small part to contribute to a better environment for us all.  

Those genuinely succeeding in this niche have little to no time to run elaborate courses.

Those numbers quoted above are very interesting.I also like that Detroit and Michigan have a huge stigma so most investors are fearful and have just crossed it off the list.I genuinely believe that having the right team on the ground and buying in an area that was predominantly owner occupied could be a very good and sustainable investment.Thanks

Show genuine interest in what he does.

I realize this is the GPS age, but @Joe P. even posted a full-color map of Western Pennsylvania above.

, and after a while this convinced me that putting $20k into a $100k property was the way to go, a far better bet, a more prudent, safer, better planned investment, reading changed my outlook and approach to investing in real estate , and my plans.And then, a genuinely wise and evidently experienced guy wrote one line.....“ I won’t but anything that doesn’t pay for itself within 2 years “.......And I’m straight back to my instincts, MY experience in buying and renting low price properties in rougher areas with salt of the earth tenants......I made money and I learnt how to handle situations and problems , people from all walks of life, and I enjoyed it !

Part of it is market competition, part of it is genuine risk, part of it is average loan amount size.