Don't let the potted plants die. 

Tell them your going to open a window glass plant, and that you have millions of dollars worth orders that need to be filled.

It's my time down there that planted the seeds for establishing a lifestyle that would allow me to continue doing similar things.What kind of investing do you do, and what are your favorite areas out of state?

For Fort Wayne specifically, there are some projects going on around the old GE plants and the riverside areas. 

. , But yes u should always start within, :idea: cultivate your mind like a farmer, Ripping out the weeds buy the roots, and Plant and Watering a good mental crop.

Some of his tenants have been renting the same location for decades (mostly warehouses but also a few Fed-Ex buildings, a concrete plant, and a few others). 

Do you have the area around the foundation clear of plants and grass for at least two or three feet?

Are there protected plants, trees on the property which will not be allowed to be cut downTypically there is allot you should research first before ever buying a property that involves a building lot to be sure you will be able to do with the property what you envision.

You don't need to break the bank buying tons of plants and trees and whatnot; just have him mow it nicely, edge the sidewalks, trim the bushes, and cut out a few flower beds.

Some of our favorite areas to invest in are: - Hueytown and Pleasant Grove: Though the latter is a little more rural (not necessarily a downside in AL) both are conveniently situated between Bham proper and Vance, so people that work at the huge Mercedes plant but want to live a little closer to a real city often choose these areas. - Centerpoint and Roebuck: Though the comparable sales here are good, which pushes prop values up.