I also had more confidence, more resources in terms of private lenders who were willing to lend to me because I now had a track record, and good contractors.By running my own marketing, I had access to a lot more opportunities and was able to start supplementing the cost of my acquisitions through wholesaling and the occassional flip which in turn expanded my network.

As the retail sector faces continued strain, Buy Buy Baby’s transformation highlights the shift toward online retailing, even as Bed Bath & Beyond products make a limited return to physical stores through the Container Store.

I’m not sharing it to criticize the site owner, but rather to highlight how small mistakes can cost you money when advertising on Google.

Far too many times the listing sucks, fails to highlight the positives, and they shine light on the negatives. 

If you already own shopping centers and apartments, have highlights of your performance.  

Since you have mentioned cash flow is a big part of your goals - have you thought about private lending?

For the purpose of this exercise, I would like to start by separating syndications into two categories: (1) smaller capital raises that will only attract the friends and family sized checks because they require too much brain damage for those with the larger check writing capabilities;  and (2) syndications with capital raises large enough to fit within the investment parameters of true private equity/family office check writing capabilities. 

So the effect is a confiscation of private property and a transfer of the property for no cost from the landlord to the tenant. 

Private firm?

#2 - Larger 5-bedroom renovation into a sweet rental home Before Pictures (Zillow Link)After Pictures (Airbnb Link)These investors took something that was very boring and extremely residential-looking and transformed it into a cozy retreat for travelers with highlights being adding wood paneling, kitchen renovation, new furniture throughout, beautiful outdoor space with added hot tub and fire pit spaces for guests to hangout and an exciting game room space to occupy guests for hours.