After handing over the keys i went to work and hated being there, since then i have been obsessed with finding a way to get my next property and have spent the last couple weeks listening to podcast and reading the blogs.One thing that i did (right or wrong) that i was really happy with was i bought my tenants flowers ( i was going to include wine but didnt want to give them the wrong idea), made a big binder with emergency numbers, long list of every nearby restaurants, local activities and even flyers to local events.

A good glass of wine a couple times a week.

He would lead the tour in the day and if you caught him as the last tour he would spend another hour regaling of stories of his RE pitch career.Google Del Dotto wines Napa CA... to get a flavor of how much money is in the RE educational business

The rental market is a bit more challenging over there given the amount of meth etc. but the landscape around Clearlake is beautiful and increased influence from Napa/wine is more notable every year.

When we visit our properties in FL, he always has appetizers and wine set out for us.

He traded the REI Guru title for a Wine Guru title.

Quote from @Nicolas Trejo: I own 10+ units in Chula Vista since 2018 and sold many apartment communities. 

I'd sit down one evening, maybe open a bottle of wine, and figure out what the future looks like for you 2 and what are your individual and shared goals.

Bottom is mini-fridge for beer and wine, plus a blender for margaritas.Big black storage cabinet in kitchen for winter coats, or food, vacuum cleaner, or whatever.I think the knotty pine with a soft sheen, and the black cabinets with a soft sheen work well together.Note: Right click open in a new tab is a bigger picture.Just my 2 cents.

I started at 18 and just kept going.. not all wine and roses but its been a great ride.My wife is a better example.. 30 years at it. all in resi selling to owner occs .. she has not advertised for business in a long time probably over 15 years its all referral..