I heard there were these magical oasis's in some cities that were similar to the Greek city of Athens full of culture, art, civility, and prosperity, I believe they were called projects. 

@Art MorganThat first question is such a big one that I haven't asked myself!

Couple points on the area:Attractions:- Bethel Performing Arts Centre (outdoor music performances every weekend during the summer)- Short distance to ski hills in the Catskills region- Cute downtown area- Many lakes for summer activities- State parks, walking trails are plentiful.Neighborhood/Property:- Easily accessible to major highways- Residential neighborhood, cute streets and plenty of little cottages for summer getaways- Two bed property, spacious outside area, lots of wildlife aroundWould love some tips, suggestions for purchasing and operating in this area.

Also, read the War of Art by Steven Pressfield. 

They simply want someone with honesty and integrity that is competent in their profession and gets results from doing what they say they will do.Getting the listing is not the hard part.Getting the seller to price realistically and getting to closing to get paid is the art form.A potential client can tell right away when they ask a question if you look away or squirm and are evasive.Not every piece of business will come to you nor will you want it.Good Luck

Hey, I'm trying to buy my first ever property and I'm thinking Pasadena, CA would be the right market since it has the greatest college in the area (Pasadena City College), close to Downtown LA, it also has one of the best art universities (Art Center) in the country.

Art Space is a teaming partner on many projects across the U.S...Have you teamed with the feds or local govt on development projects?

So you will have to learn and master the art of lead generation.

A lifetime ago when I was a martial arts instructor, I realized that for myself and for my students those that were most successful always were those that focused on consistent discipline rather than heroics.

Look at this article to see for yourself and talk to your lender obviously https://www.nerdwallet.com/art....