The fact that you bought it with cash gives you a lot of flexibility, which is key in a market like Odessa where real estate values can sometimes be unpredictable.Let’s break it down:Refinance and Reinvest:The rental market is treating you well, and if you pull out equity with a loan, you'll still have that income stream.

For us our largest challenge is finding a steady stream of high quality leads.

@Logan M. another stream of income, if you don't want to have clients finance through banks is financing them yourself and collecting the 12-15% on contract sales.Do you offer any mini storage in any of your communities for an additional income stream?

Stores that have since moved-in to the space include Costco, HomeGoods, Petco, Hobby Lobby, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Field and Stream, Best Buy, and Ashley Furniture Home Store.Transit Oriented/Mix-Use Developments- Mobile Bay Bridge Project is said to begin in 2020, costing $2.1 billion and consisting of a six-lane cable stay bridge over the Mobile Bay connecting Mobile and Eastern Shore.

Guests love a taste of the local flavor.Tech perks: Smart locks, fast Wi-Fi, and streaming services are expected, but adding something like a smart speaker with local guides or even a coffee station with a variety of brewing methods (French press, drip, espresso) can enhance the experience.Guest Experience:Personalized touches: Leave handwritten notes welcoming guests, or even offer a short list of personalized recommendations based on their preferences (e.g., favorite type of restaurant or activities).Thoughtful extras: Think of small details like board games, books, or even a Polaroid camera with a guest book where people can leave their pictures and memories.

Hi All -A bill was recently passed to allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) (<900 SF) to be built by-right in single-family zoning districts.https://www.mass.gov/info-details/accessory-dwelling-unitsMy understanding is that you could buy a single family home and build an ADU on it and rent it out. 

What it needs is more high worth individuals and multiple hedge funds, pensions, insurance companies, which seem to be streaming in.

Currently, the CBC mandates a percentage of new dwelling units to be ADA compliant, but I wonder if these units are quickly filled or if there is excess in certain regions.

- Does he plan to keep his existing income stream, or would the goal of real estate be to significantly supplement that income? 

It certainly shows how a stream of income is MUCH more valuable than a pile of money.