They were afraid to wreck the train by raising rates which was fine until the flood of stimulus money collided with the temporary scarcity of COVID.

I think this could play into a strength in terms prospecting and finding deals.

It's accurately assessed for 45k next to the train tracks and has a 16 foot wide easement right through the property. 

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

You would borrow money to borrow money, which puts you in an over-leveraged position, just like a hard money loan or credit cards.Increase earnings, reduce expenses, increase savings, invest from a position of strength.

My first year was filled with attending classes (I'm with Keller Williams, and they provide awesome free training to their agents), talking to people (in grocery stores, family, online chat rooms, etc), and listening to Bigger Pockets podcasts as I drove (alone) or walked my dog.Literally in year 3, I started getting repeat clients. 

I have gone through the ProjectRE course and truthfully it was one of the greatest hands on trainings someone wanting to invest in real estate could get.

Ive read books and listened to podcast but cant seem to find the strength to take that first step.If anyone has been in a similar situation, I'd appreciate hearing about your experiences and how you overcame the fear and uncertainty to take that first leap into real estate.

- Expertise & Track Record: experienced team with a proven history of success- Market Knowledge & Network: local market expertise and strong industry connections- Financial Strength & Flexibility: access to capital and flexible investment structures- Operational Efficiency: effective asset management and cost control through vertically integrated property management and leveraging economies of scale- Innovative Strategies: value-add projects, portfolio diversification, distressed funds, niche markets, etc.- Technology: use of data analytics that can lead to more informed investment decisions, and integrating innovative technologies to improve operational efficiencies as well as improving tenant & investor experience- Strong Investor Relations: consistent, ongoing and transparent communication and educational opportunities for investors, including a peek behind the curtains inviting them to the office for events and internal investment committee meetings- Customer-Centric Services: customized solutions to meet specific needs and interests of various investors and full-service offerings from brokerage, property management, leasing, to funds/syndication opportunitiesWhat else did I miss?

Its tough to answer without knowing where you intend on going, and what your staff's strengths are.