He never fulfilled his end of the bargain, and I advised him 60-days before lease expired that I would be increasing rent to market value.

They'll see your passion and want to give you the chance to fulfill your dreams, as long as they're protected too. 

I have always felt I am capable of more and feel this is the start of fulfilling that possibility.

With the money I can fulfill my dreams.

Mike, to his credit, has a very short leash when it comes to those (riff-raff) who do not fulfill their obligations, and often, that business is business, no BS approach is often what separates the successful from the failures.Think about that and let US know.

I have a plan and I'm ready to be persistent in fulfilling it.I've focused my knowledge pursuit to buy and hold real estate investing. 

I intend on building this company so that I may enjoy a much more fulfilling lifestyle with my family.

REI feels more rewarding / fulfilling somehow - even though I'm still just learning.

I regularly attend the monthly dinner meeting of our local rental association and that is quite fulfilling.

Rather, I just want to point out that it feels like you are building a self-fulfilling prophecy here.