If your house is SAFE and up to code, you should be fine.  

I know there are multiple ways to build a real estate empire; it is inspiring, getting to learn the many creative ways the fine people of the bigger pockets community are growing their businesses.

Predatory stuff can cost you your mortgage, plus fines, court costs and attorney fees.

Mark may be in a fine situation, but if that accountant isn't specializing in real estate or primarily dealing with real estate clients, there's logically no way that accountant can stay abreast of all the consistently changing tax information.I've turned several potential business clients down simply because their businesses weren't in the real estate industry and I knew there was another CPA out there that was specializing in those particular businesses that could help them better than I. 

I like Rentec just fine and i does what I need.But it is not flashy by any means.

BUT, if you happen to find someone that wants to sell but it doesn't quite fit YOUR criteria, let me know as it might fit mine".My thought was you guys are looking to buy 60-70% ARV max, well maybe I'd be fine with 80%. 

Yes things were cash flowing fine, probably $500 a month or so.

Mingle, talk REI socialize.. ohh and "networking".. yeah.. which is all fine and dandy, but I just have no time for that.So if you find a way to provide REAL value then absolutely.Suggestions?

Its fine to listen to people who aren't "successful" and sometimes a great idea to listen to people who "failed" you can learn a lot from people at all points of their journey.

You'll be fine.