There is a plethera of investments (real estate, notes, private placements, etc), there are multiple tax saving strategies(IRAs/401ks, 1031 exchanges, life insurance policies, businesses, etc) spend your time on your plan it pays off in the long & short run then adjust/adapt the plan as conditions change.  

If the market is hot, adapt to it.

Landlording requires a lot of skills and a certain state of mind—some not easily learned or adapted to.

People waste water when it is unmetered, this has been proven true.

Some may even take BTC or other crypto-related accounts (slow adaption though!)

Business practices are adapted to the business environment you choose to operate in.A slumlord is a owner that chooses not to spend money on maintenance allowing a property to deteriorate and become unsafe.

Patience and due diligence are key.Stay adaptable and open to learning from each transaction.I'd be delighted to connect and help you navigate the Columbus real estate landscape.

I focus on adaptive reuse strategies, particularly with historic buildings, and I led the repositioning of assets throughout the Western United States.

It's taken a turn for the worse and I have to adapt. 

Or adapt to the current market?