Regardless, just because these properties are trading doesn't mean they're good investments for your aims, so just focus on the numbers you need and keep on keeping on.One piece of advice is to maybe ease off direct to seller marketing and focus on networking with wholesalers and agents.

As I piece this all together, I can’t help but feel we’re standing at a crossroads.

I am a firm believer that most of the reason is between our ears, and the potentially crippling self limiting beliefs are the biggest problem.

Some of the easiest deals my dad did were taking a large piece of land and subdividing it into smaller pieces and then selling them off individually.

If you want to hone in on the luxury Nigerian theme, you’ll want to incorporate more boho pieces that use natural materials like rattan, etc.I hope this helps you find a starting point for your refresh!

Very, very successful.I sent out beige "invitation" envelopes and "hand written" letters (used a computer with a "hand written font" for months - about 200 a week - lots of calls - bought some properties, over all successful but time consumingThis is over the years, so messages changed with the real estate climate and list.List, message, mailing piece.

Over the weekend I finally saw the bldg and boy what a piece of sh!

I’m all ears for any guidance, recommended reads, or war stories from those who’ve been down this path.

Any thoughts on the RE prof piece? 

That's actually one of my pieces of advice for you... learn how to do your own book keeping so you know your P&L in real time at all times. 8) Hard to say without knowing the value of the place, CC&Rs, as well as any HOA fees/dues.