Read plenty of "rah-rah" books... but is there an "art" to it, for practical application?

When starting out, I picked a niche of families, even though there's a Liberal Arts college near by.  

were literally too afraid to approach the Wynwood area before to it becoming a booming and blossoming art hub full of fresh tourists.

Then other clients were complaining about the water being shut off to the barns, this is a very serious problem with horses...and that she would verbally harrass them when I left.During this time, she would also invite my daughter (then about 12) into the house and show her 'artwork' and give her art supplies...She later called the cops and said my daughter broke in and stole art supplies.She called cops and claimed to have 'found' her stolen expensive saddle.

There will definitely be some consolidation in higher ed over the next 50 years, particularly with private liberal arts colleges.

You'll likely want to pick an area that either targets a specific niche (think Arts District for culture travelers or Financial District for business travelers) or pick the tourist/convention centers such as South Park, near Staples Center.There are a lot of hotels planned Downtown and that are coming online and under construction make sure you understand hotel rates and have a value proposition to set you apart.best of luck!

Art the dad was tough sum BEotch that I know.. but hey 1 mil transaction in 89 with 5% commish I will take it.. plus I got to use the ranch for about 10 years before he finally kicked me out. 

That's the art of hedging.Even if you buy full turnkey, go put 75% of the full turnkey stuff as set reserves for capex.

Well my children, and husband are my first priority, past that is design, art, interiors, houses, I have always had a passion for houses.

I'm in full education mode right now, so for the next several weeks I'll be focused on networking and learning the art of finding good deals.