Also, the first 5-7yrs we get to enjoy that amazing dream land known as 0 or near 0 cap-x and maintenance.

It would be wildly irresponsible for BP to allow people to use fake identities.4.

There are many investors that have a dream of investing in a market with little to no money down and get 1% cashflow and agent don't want to spend time with people that will not be able to buy. 

Wish they were a little better on maintenance, but... that's almost a pipe dream.

The unique format of this event, which consists of high-level education, gamified networking, mastermind breakout sessions, case studies, group deal analysis, market deep dives, and peer-to-peer coaching facilitation makes this the most impactful local real estate investor group a real estate investor can be a part of.The foundation of the group is built around the belief that everyone in the room has the potential to change the world… however most of us never have the time, energy or financial situation to even dare to dream big enough.

I’m a first-time homeowner in Park Ridge, Illinois, and my dream of renovating my 2021 fixer-upper has turned into a nightmare.

People have been making money in RE for as long as there's been dirt.

A great PM makes life a dream.

Like Chris said, forget about finding 20 people that have done it - find 5.

But the renovations (which included a second story and a new roof) triggered a full reassessment of their home’s value, from $650K to over $4.4M based on surrounding sales, not the cost of construction.Here’s what made it worse:A neighboring property sold for $4.9M—all cash—right before their reassessment.All-cash buyers have flooded the market in their ZIP code (62% of transactions in 2023), driving up comps and pushing appraisals higher.Even though they appealed, the county cited Florida law: substantial improvements = new construction = full market reassessment.This isn’t just a sob story, it’s a wake-up call for investors and homeowners.Key Takeaways:Renovations can backfire if you're not careful with how improvements affect property tax laws in your state.All-cash buyers can unintentionally raise your comps—and your tax burden—overnight.Don’t assume local protections will stay in place if you “work around” them—confirm everything in writing before starting.Talk to local appraisers, attorneys, and tax consultants before making major changes to homesteaded or long-held properties.This couple now faces losing the home they’ve loved for over 20 years—not because they overleveraged, but because the system wasn’t built for people trying to stay put.Would love to hear from others:Have you seen property tax surprises like this?