:@Ken VirziMost of the time I don't particularly like Jim's business beliefs or philosophy and I've said as much to him here on the forums conveying my disagreement with, I hope, respect. 

I listen to the BP podcast religiously, but could definitely stand to learn from the webinars too!

I think there IS a religious-based homeless shelter about eight blocks away -- I know they run a soup kitchen.And yet a $7.6M "educational clubhouse" built by a private foundation is going up across the street from my duplex, next to the municipal building/police station/firehouse.The reason that your classification points won't always work is that the kind of activity I'm describing is, in this case, being caused by obvious gentrification next to an obvious lack of it.

The city is steadfast in its beliefs that it can legislate its way to prosperity, but I'd side with Ronald Reagan on this one, who said, “The top 9 most terrifying words in the English Language are: I'm from the government, and I'm here to help.”

Start by challenging how you see life and what are self-limiting beliefs are holding back.

My belief is that the collective intelligence of forums like this one is a great start to get alternate ideas, especially in real estate.I mean, I see discussions of 10% coc return in these forums.

The only way to truly grow is to challenge your beliefs continuously.

In real estate at least you have some control.My belief is real estate will nationally echo the health of the US economy and local demand will be driven by many factors. 

Therefore, it is my belief that a 3-5% Cap Rate with a Strong possibility for appreciation and a hassle free tenant is not a bad investment.

@Thierno KouyateWhen I started my RE journey 5-6 years ago I listened to podcast and audio books concerning RE and biz religiously 10-12 hours a week.