This has the potential to completely wipe out the economy if some calming influence isn't brought to bear.

Always remember when a neighboring city bans STR's, it can have an influence on other municipalities.

They key is to commit to the area and get to know the centers of influence in the area and that includes the local business owners, HS and youth sports coaches, political reps, pastors, non profit coordinators, housing authority case workers, and yes... the drug lords, pimps and OG's to a lesser degree.

One of my mentors told me "Don't be a pessimist, Don't be an optimist, be a Realist"Stick to factual evidence, data, & avoid emotional attachment to financial decisions.A second thing he told me, "Understand & respect the power of human emotions & how it influences behavior, it is very predictable.

I do suspect some investor interest has waned though due to the current president destroying every market he can. 

Cash back at closing.These two men, who I respected, who were an outside influence from the words I read in books...

Or do you think that after 20+ years of sacrifice to build wealth you will have any influence on the adult they became as they were influenced by societal norms?

How does that influence the price of tea in China?

It is very obvious when they decend with their quick pitches and extremely high negative influence points.While I do coaching and have course materials just as many others do who contribute to this site... you can see the difference in their approach and their focus on others success, because they know that...If they can help others to achieve their goals and dreams, then they to will achieve theirs.Thanx Josh for providing a place where everyone wins!

And maybe this is for another thread, but who has influenced you the most?