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@Jason Hirko I completely agree with you but from the sound of it is that the tenant is habitually late, which is why I had commented that.  

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So we felt that investing the time and energy into bringing the property up to a higher standard would increase the bottom line, and become a better part of a vibrant communityHow did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

It has a mix of single-family homes and apartments, and it's home to several highly-rated schools.Southside: Southside is a vibrant neighborhood with a mix of apartments, condos, and single-family homes.

As we bid farewell to 2023, the real estate market in Florida remains vibrant and teeming with potential, albeit with some insurance-related hurdles.

@Austin LiWelcome aboard the vibrant BP community.

If I am not sure the story they are telling me is true, I will ask for verification/documentation.With a tenant who is habitually late and non-communicative, I would start with courtesy reminders to pay the rent.

Draft proposal going to the board in the 2022-2023 FY. 2) Preserving and creating affordable housing- Focusing on supporting affordable housing initiatives in East Sanford and 1st Street Initiative to push for more amenities and parks, pushing for more access to affordable housing by partnering with Brick Capitals CDC to educate homebuyers, continuing to fund urgently needed rehab and repair projects and partner with nonprofits, continuing to support the S3 Housing Connect Initiative. 3) Vibrant downtown- Focusing on connecting Sanford to Jonesboro through a municipal service district and how to market and road their way to connecting them, continue improving mobility via sidewalks/bike paths, recruit and retain small businesses in Sanford and Jonesboro, continuing to develop local infrastructure.4) Planning & Infrastructure for growth- Making more efficient use of water and sewer systems- specifically long range future capabilities and collection/distribution, Improving Streetscapes (streets to improve determined by council), continuing to update land ordinances to promote the desire growth layout, updating local parks and other amenities, enhancing of street lights is on the book for 2022-2023 FY, development and enforcement of highway corridors passing through Sanford. 5) Engagement- Focusing on pooling community leaders together, partnering with local and non-local groups/leaders to strengthen Sanford's population engagement, developing diverse community building programs, and enhancing information dissemination for tourists.It's quite clear that Sanford is setting it's self up for future development in a big way, and it sounds like they are approaching it using the right methods as well.

@Andreas HeinemannWelcome aboard the vibrant BP community.