But I feel as though part of the investor's journey is being able to effectively respond to the unexpected and find creative or alternative ways to close the transaction and still create value for everyone involved.A good friend of mine who is also an investor has a saying that goes something like this, "Finding a deal is a lot like getting the football.

I'm finally going to see him again later this month when he returns for our long-time fantasy football draft. 

I'm sure Tom Brady touched and threw a few footballs as well as watch a few games and practice a bit before taking some "Championship quarterback mentorship course" for $100k :) I think we actually have the same views regarding mentorship.

Okemos, a small, neighboring city to the south, has better performance ($75k/4.7%/4.0%).In addition to the basic economic indicators, Haslett has strong tourist potential (if you ever AirBnB) being so close to Michigan State University (football/basketball game weekends) and strong recreational potential in terms of green space and Lake Lansing.

Come towards the end of the football season.  

Just because someone plays football on the weekends for fun doesn't make them a pro football player.

It sits right next to a high end park with several football and soccer fields; all built with artificial turf.

The plan was never approved or implemented, which areas are which is obviously a huge political football which, if a similar plan is enacted, will be subject to contentious political fights.

Efforts to turn it into a political football invariably are a sign of a hidden agenda or perhaps a psychological aberration.

I moved to Jonesboro in 2006 to play football at the college here in town and stayed after having 6 great seasons with the team.