I have listened to a lot of podcasts here on Biggerpockets which actually helped to boost our transition from renting to acquiring the 2 apartment we just bought.

However with all of that I still find I have trouble pushing past that.Does anyone have any pointers for people starting out and how I should focus/maintain the mental "capacity" to keep pushing forward?

This is a lofty goal so are more than happy to settle on the 8-8.5 range if there is some upside for rent boost and expense management, etc.

Senate – HousingWireSingle-family rental REITs playing key role in boosting housing supply and allowing families to live in neighborhoods otherwise not accessible – Nareit

Most of these people are either poorly informed OR they have an entitlement mentality that they can break brokering laws (this has been taught and promoted on BP although the gurus NEVER mention state laws).

Those gains only provide some mental freedom in that I don't have to kiss up to boss at work...

I personally change by a %, but I do mental math and know how much $$ it's actually going to increase/decrease based on the percentage. 

This is a mental health disorder, and not a matter of just being messy.

@Byron PailleThere are pros and cons to you mental processing.

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