Mindset, like you emphasized, is an critical factor to achieving goals whether it be REI or life.

I think that we haven't really spent enough time emphasizing just how bad this market is for stock and bond investors, and the incredible destruction of purchasing power that is going on right now for folks who invest in traditional (and some alternative) asset classes. 

emphasize the point of passive lending.....and not having to do anything at all for the 10% vs being more active for a bigger portion....

Account Closed re-emphasizing the importance of tenant selection.   

My reluctance stems from the fact that I want to emphasize that he DOES NOT GIVE FREE ADVICE over the phone.That said,he is a very relaxed guy with quite extensive experience in this field.

You will Never meet the requirements (which were likely referred to but certainly not emphasized) to receive this funding, it simply won't happen. 

And it seems Mayor Michael Tubbs must've stumbled onto my post and read it (or at least I like to think so) because big moves are happening with Stockton's Open Window Project.From the first page of the report (pay special attention to sections I emphasized):"The ‘Open Window Project’ (OWP) Master Development Plan (MDP) for Downtown Stockton proposes to create the framework, urban design standards and guidelines for the urban regeneration of the heart of the City transforming it into a vibrant, mixed use, mixed-income, pedestrian friendly neighborhood.The MDP envisions transforming 11.884 net acres on 51 individual parcels over 15 city blocks into a dense urban environment with as many as 1,400 new dwellings together with retail stores, live/work lofts, and work spaces.

Air BnB recently changed its platform to focus on top-tier, A+++, highly unique properties (think: luxury beach-front tree house), and their platform is de-emphasizing more "normal" listings (like a regular, run of the mill condo).4.

I just rented one of them out for $1,250.Obviously, I've learned a lot since I bought these properties but it really emphasizes the need to buy at a good price and in a good location.

I'll take a little pause here to emphasize a point about subs that is super important not only to new construction but any sort of flip or maintenance issue as well.