I am also an options trader, it helps me monetize some capital.

Currently I work at Trader Joes, a job I love but need to think about retirement and building a portfolio.I attend local RE meetups when I can to meet other local investors but am looking forward to meeting other BP members!

Hi @Michael Swan, Awesome story, this is been a recipe for success always, My father was in Land Banking which is a great industry. his model was buy land middle of no where and let the build around in mean time, grow crops and make cash. then Joint Venture with developer let them build houses do the work and make 35% Profits on the project awesome deals. me I bought, places people taught I was crazy why are you doing that is the bad area of Vista, 1 lot with 3 units on it in 2011 for cheap, It cash flowed good I had Section 8 tenant in one unit it was awesome always on time. then 2014 came along, They develop a beautiful track home development near by and 2 senior livings, by now had some more contacts and more money, but with $0 dollars out of my pocket, i partner with a group and we created a Senior Living with 16 beds. we are doing great, property is valued real high, thinking about 1031 for a more sexy asset in for oceanview senior living, that will bring me more revenue. because as Gordon Gekko said Greed is Good. thank you for sharing. 

I tell people I'm a "day trader" who buys real estate instead of stocks.  

I'm not looking to be greedy or screw anyone over, I just don't want to lose money because they chose not to read the contract before signing.

I don't know if it is always true but I certainly believe that bad debt, stupid debt, greedy debt, can sink people quickly.

The money will come to you, don't be greedy up front

These things just aren't seen as luxuries anymore, and you're gonna come across as the out-of-touch and greedy landlord for complaining about your tenant having a smartphone, when even the homeless people sitting outside of the courthouse have them....

I only provide Coffee, fresh croisants, 1/2 1/2, and some trader joe's sweets.

If it kills a deal, chances are you were trying to be too greedy.