I am constantly reinvesting in building lots that I pay cash for.. or other low hanging fruit.

I agree that is it is risky to have your eggs all in one basket/market no matter where that is.

We were presented with a chance to buy undeveloped acreage neighboring my partner's cousin's house, where we could eventually continue the vegetable and fruit business once we have enough other income coming in from other businesses.

Then I found out the deal was under contract, which was what I really needed to dash my love affair with the forbidden (or more realistically, rotten) fruit that was that deal.I learned a lot so far from this process, I learned that I need to get my financing figured out before finding the next property, and that I need to always trust at the numbers.I still have a goal of buying the first deal by the end of the year to get the train rolling and chugging along towards my goal.I’m eager to meet new people and learn as much as I can. 

If you go to "properties" and search for "Fruit Tree" in properties, you'll see my BP listing.

About three months ago I stumbled on to this site and have been amazed at all the knowledge that is shared on here, so I finally joined and have take steps to put my investing in motion.I look forward to building fruitful relationships, and learning as much as I can from all of you guys and gals.Thanks for saying Hi,Alex

If the guy is that scatterbrained that he throws out a bid before realizing the entire scope of the job/problem, then tries coming back to double the bid, I'd seriously re-think whether I want that guy working on my property to begin with.I'd tell the guy you'll get back to him after you get some additional bids from someone who understands the problem better and prices it accordingly.Cold storage, or "fruit cellars" as we used to call them on the South Side, were notorious for being damp, leaky areas. 

Better to get a small piece of a ripened fruit than a large piece of a rotten one. 

I will also help others do exactly as I have so that they may live a fruitful life as well.

@Nicholas Gray I am conservative and tend to not put all my eggs in one basket .. so I do put in a little bit in the 401k/Roth 401k/IRA (take your pick) every year ..