I can get similar returns via my real estate portfolio with half the intelligence he has.

Once you can answer both then you can make an intelligent choice. 

I can be somewhat of a perfectionist so I'd hate to say something  not intelligent.

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That way my property taxes aren't jacked up artificially?

Should I offer them an artificially low rate for the first few years of the lease to compensate for the money they would be spending on my building?

Therefore, we join the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) in condemning any practice of "shill" bidding to artificially inflate bids or circumvent the declared intention to sell the property to the highest good faith bidder.Shill bidding (also referred to as "by-bidding", "ghost bidding" and "puffing") or any other schemes to inflate bids are not permitted under the NAA Code of Ethics and under many state laws.

(It sounds kind of sad, but it's actually very liberating.)No matter how intelligent you are, you still won't be able to enter into contracts until you're 18.

However, intelligence is necessary and can be gained by education or experience.  

I am definitely going to take your advice of getting active in the forums, first by reading and absorbing as much as I can, and then hopefully soon by asking intelligent questions to help further my education.