From an entrepreneur class I took at Columbia, the professor spoke about how JVs are one of the best way assure success, find someone who has the oppose skill sets.

With NON coin/card ops, you run the risk of one of your resident entrepreneurs running a laundry service for the neighborhood at your expense.

If you're looking for passive investments you might find a knowledgeable, hungry and hardworking real estate entrepreneur in your area and serve to finance them with either debt (for a fixed rate of return) or become an equity partner in the project.

As  a sponsor/syndicator/real estate entrepreneur  have you ever thought of creating a fund? 

The residents are willing to pay more because you create a community of like-minded entrepreneurs and professionals who travel the world while working.

LOLI would venture to say every successful entrepreneur became successful by ignoring what the competition says and sing his own song.

It also prevents one from participating in other deals, stalling any progress and emotionally draining the entrepreneur in you.

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