It sounds logical at first, but there is absolutely no data anywhere to support this assertion.Councilman Chris Nevitt said, "I don't see embracing a new model of lodging that doesn't play by the same revenue rules as the old model of lodging," .

You'll be healthier too!

I am only going to be able to participate in multi-family, which is in a healthier state than other commercial real estate assets.  

Which is why Whole Foods coming in to a community would be a good thing, along with the jobs and healthier food they have for the community as well as local taxes they pay.But if gentrification happens too quickly, prices go up too fast and while that’s good for investors, it’s hard for the more vulnerable populations in the community.  

Based on where you at now, paying off your mortgage and continue to grow steadily will easily get you there in the next 10 years with minimum stress and headache (minus WWIII happening, JK)If you are someone who are aspire to maximize growth, have a f*k you money and want to get into politics and expand your influences, and also prepared to embrace the headache and stress that come with that lifestyle, then you wouldn't want to pay off the mortgage but put your money somewhere else that would give you maximum return.

People also seem to be embracing more minimalism where they don't want to accumulate stuff.

Just a phase that I'm openly embracing and rather enjoying actually.  

I just need to learn to embrace the idea that spending money on an investment property, and carrying debt that makes me money, is entirely different than financing a new sports car, or putting a vacation on a credit card.  

For the past 25 years I’ve strived to embrace the divide your portion principal. 

I used to abhor debt and embraced the paying mortgages off early theory.