Rather, he takes pleasure in educating and brainstorming/problem solving and the art of deal making.

Taking care of a property for long term physical stability while trying to maximize cash flow is a bit of an art, people that have been doing it for a while for themselves are more motivated to get it right.Are they able to advise you on your personal investment goals? 

Alot of designers and architects are artist at heart so they don't like to negotiate their art because it doesn't make financial sense for the developer.  

On my block, there is a house that was renovated and it has the for sale sign up for over a year. flipping in NYC is a science and an art. not everyone can do it.

Not sure what your organization does, but likely is providing much needed help or arts/humanities or education. 

For all the media coverage and election issues concerning Donald Trump this year, as a real estate investor I must think back to the one great classic book he published so many years ago....Trump - The Art Of The Deal was Donald's first book and by far his best, it is a must read for every real estate investor out there who needs a kick in the butt or a confidence booster.

As for the Credit Card, while I don't personally use one at the moment, I have in the past and Quickbooks was able to sync my records directly from my bank.Thats my two cents - Art 

coffee shops that call coffee something other than coffee, tight pants, short running shorts, Trader Joes, lots of bikes, attitude glasses (non-prescription), wine and tea stores, mustaches, edgy (slightly pornographic) art, etc.

Downtown, arts district area

But unlike those people, the rest of us, including successful sponsors, have perfected their art over years if not decades.