Having a sales background, one thing that has always frustrated me was putting in so much work to sell a product/service and seeing minimal if any reward for my effort. while seeing the overall business thriving.

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We have rent control in the area, so that's another reason why I'd like to avoid leasing until the area starts to thrive more. 

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I'm a big fan of Lance Bryce at Thrive Mortgage for mortgages and Robert Skinner for property inspections.

If you're interested in continuing to do BRRRR deals one door at a time you'll likely thrive using commercial loans from a local bank. 

I am doing all I can now to educate myself (through podcasts, books, etc.) on the ins and outs of real estate investing and each week I feel more confident in my ability to truly thrive in this arena in the not too distant future.  

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It's certainly thriving from the new retail corridor bolstered by the townhouse development surrounding the retail.