I'd like to get some ideas about the current landscape of commercial real estate. 

Additionally, last week I received this email from them as well...seems like a rob Peter to pay Paul scenario...none of which sounds good...Secured Note | 17% Interest | 12 Month TermMy partners and I are raising $5 million of short-term expansion capital for the Money Is Mastermind, our exciting and profitable growing business.We have roughly 1,900 paying members with a current valuation of $43 million.

That means if you could get $6,250/mo, have zero repairs, zero maintenance, zero capex, zero vacancy, provide zero lawn/snow/landscaping, pay zero utilities, and pay zero management.

@Andrew SteffensI use Eryck Castillo for landscaping 239 253 2895

Is the old adage that landscaping doesn't get any ROI in a middle-class market still true?

Mainly I’m trying to avoid “aged poorly design” glassblock walls, small bedrooms, older windows (wood/aluminum, single pane), aluminum patio covers, and to a lesser extent landscaping.

We do nice kitchens and stainless appliances, have cleaning service, pest control, landscaping and address any maintenance issues immediately. 

I guess I will take a step back for now and evaluate the MFU investing landscape for now. 

Columbus is going to be a market with more expansive growth compared to Cleveland, which is currently pretty steady with higher cash flow but less appreciation. 

Phase #1 - Recovery  - characterized by high vacancy rates and no new construction- rent, during this phase, is flat or declining- owners offer rent concessions to avoid their property occupancy rate from  decliningPhase #2 - Expansions- characterized by declining vacancy and the start of new construction- occupancy improves, concessions are not being offered, and rental rates being to growPhase #3 - Hyper Supply - characterized by new construction and vacancy rates beginning to rise - rental rates begin to grow at a slow rate- rent concession are being offerred due to the new construction in the area [in the hope of retaining current renters]Phase #4 - Recession - characterized by the completion of construction and a decline in occupancy rates - concessions are abundant to avoid high move-out rates Here are some foundational truths about optimizing your investments:#1 sow seeds of success in the down times - "The season of failure is the best time for sowing seeds of success."