From 6 years of being in real estate, I’m far from an expert, but the three regrets I hear the most are:1) I wish I started sooner2) I wish I bought more3) I wish I never soldMy takeaways from these stories are1) Start today2) Buy Smart3) Think long-term

Maybe its the sense of security..

Pompano FL ,AT least quadrupled in price over the last 10 years Cincinatti great returns over 10 years, Indy Great returns and still doing well, Akron Cleveland, Tripled, quadrupled or more on value on top of 25-30% NET incomeWe were told we were crazy 10+ years ago, from the internet, well how wrong were all the experts :) Amazon now has 2 mill sq ft, Sherwin Willams built a massive 30 story new headquarters in the middle of the city, new Hotels, massive infrastructure and so so much more.

They clearly don't know the law and need to spend 45 days figuring out how to handle a security deposit.

But In combination with fences and automatic gates it makes for a pretty secure-feeling place.

Then you invest that money in a super secure, no risk note with an operator who is already underwater on their original note.

Networking can provide valuable insights and opportunities.7) Get Pre-Approved for Financing: If you plan to buy property, secure financing by getting pre-approved for a mortgage or exploring other funding options.8) Start Small: Consider beginning with a smaller property or investment, such as a single-family home or a small multi-family unit, to minimize risk.9) Conduct Due Diligence: When you find a property of interest, perform thorough inspections, research the title, and assess potential for appreciation and cash flow.10) Take Action: Once you're ready, make an offer and start your real estate journey.

Your options in this case are to:Decline their application.Accept them without references and take the risk, assuming everything else about them is stellar.Require a co-signer.Require an additional security deposit if that is allowed in your specific state.The option many landlords choose is No. 2: Accept them without references, asking for an additional security deposit.

OpenAI, a leader in artificial intelligence, has leased the entire 315,000-square-foot building at 550 Terry A Francois Blvd. in San Francisco’s Mission Bay neighborhood. This marks the city’s largest office deal of 2...

Before the hurricane hit, I reminded the tenant to secure trampoline.