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19 February 2024 | 12 replies
heheI'm bias and have always loved Toledo.In all honesty, bit of a boring place and market.Not much to do for someone like me.Granted, growing up in Sydney, Australia and then moving to Toledo, Ohio is more than just a culture shock hehe.Who said you have to "live, where you invest" anyway?
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21 February 2024 | 94 replies
I'm in one of those "appreciation buying" regions, but to be honest, I don't know a single successful investor here that isn't also putting a lot of rent money in their pocket every month.
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17 February 2024 | 40 replies
All the best to you Appreciate the honesty Bob!
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15 February 2024 | 29 replies
Honesty is the best path in business and in life.
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15 February 2024 | 5 replies
We have never used any lenders, we've never considered doing a JV project, or being a retail investor (I have to be honest, I don't even know what that means!!)
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14 February 2024 | 0 replies
Stay focused, continue to educate investors, and always prioritize honesty and integrity in your interactions.
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13 February 2024 | 21 replies
@Shawn McCormick All valuable points thanks for the honesty.
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12 February 2024 | 23 replies
As Pratik P. mentioned, honesty and sincerity are key.
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12 February 2024 | 7 replies
To be honest, I don't love management because you then manage the different owner personalities involved, so I'm very slow to take on just anyone's property to manage.
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11 February 2024 | 7 replies
Hey @Alexander Lurie - I'll be honest, I had never heard of Richmond, IN.