For investments that are relatively static and singular in nature - shares of a private placement for example - the services of a self-directed IRA custodian can be sufficient. 

AshishAshish,Cleveland, Cincy, and Detroit are demographically remaining static or declining.

Expenses growing is part of the game, nothing is static. 

But it's hard to just paint the situation with a wide brush.

This feedback could help you understand (A) were to brush up and (B) how to present yourself better to the next set of developers you talk to.P.S.

My sons and I are working on taming that and trimming some brush to improve the look and feel of the place.

It's not like tax laws are going to be static for the next 50-60 years. 

It is way easier to get back on the path that you know so well and not cut through the brush and blaze a new trail, but the problem is that although it is easier to go back to what ya know, that path leads to the same unfulfilling results they have always received.Just a few of my thoughts from the top of my head.  

Andrew Jones You paint the entire Midwest with a wide brush, a common mistake I see from investors who refuse to believe there are areas with appreciation and strong economies there.

Now that I've been on the inside, I've come to realize that the majority of everything Nouveau Riche is a lot of sales and marketing static and little meat and potatoes real-estate investing.