Joe it sounds like you really have a thriving business as well as an inspirational story.

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The rental market is thriving and the market is shifting upward.

Fact being there are way more thriving small businesses in Northern Liberties. there will always be a nice chunk of Frankford-Kensington sections dedicated for intense riff-raff. 

I want a business that will thrive and that will grow.

The entire area should thrive behind this project.

The more you can control a seemingly uncontrollable environment, the more you will thrive in business and financially.

A strong mind cannot thrive within a weak body. 

My business relies upon and thrives upon word of mouth, but it goes both ways.

By the way, as an experienced investor/agent in the thriving and affordable Maryland/DC metropolitan area, I have access to great wholesale deals as low as $65,000, with a ARV of $300,000+.I would love to provide you with any answers or information you may need to become more aware of the opportunities in my neck of the woods.