The gurus never tell you that searching through the smoke and the mirrors in the game, extending yourself very uncomfortably into the unknown, being willing to invest and possibly waste your time searching for answers, actually building meaningful relationships, all of that's is a very big part, if not the biggest part, of winning in real estate.When Hannibal was told it was impossible to get his elephants over the Alps to invade Roman territory from the north, he responded with the following:"Aut inveniam viam aut faciam" I WILL FIND A WAY OR MAKE ONE.That's the attitude we need here.

But of course that never happened glad I stay in the game as well.

Game on, and I hope we can all work together to make this industry stronger and better. 

Oh and we play cash flow the game once or twice a month. 

In Chicago, we contest taxes regularly and that is part of the game.

I've gotten approval from a US bank by using my Canadian credit history- RBC Georgia NA  (a subsidiary from RBC Bank Canada).The loan terms are:-25% down-7.625% interest rate -7/6 ARM-30 year loan termI was wondering if any lenders out here on BP are willing to play game and see if they can beat this rate. 

I think in many places it is more of a gut game, than a hard core data game. 

The game is to keep loosening credit to bolster the economy beyond sustainable limits, then quickly contract it.

Grand Rapids is an excellent investment opportunity for the long game where appreciation and equity build up are the priorities. 

And with todays inflation cost control could be a significant issue for someone new to the game.