No way, once it begins it is a downward spiral.

So I got some book recommendations from friends and started with Rich Dad, Poor Dad then it all spiraled from there.

@Don BlevinsWelcome to BP and a tip of the hat for not letting a layoff send you into a downward spiral!

Spiral stairs connect the main floor (2nd) of two flat to the loft.  

There are so many situations that turn apartment building ownerships into a financial death spiral, the sophistication of the principals doesn't really rate as a factor.The other thing I'd like to point out is, commercial brokers are only one sector of the market, they are not “the” market.

I would question my own credibility and begin a negative thought spiral, by telling myself things like, "You're new at this, why would they invest with you?"

One bad employee can cause a few bad reviews which can start a downward spiral.

I am doing a rehab and I am considering a spiral staircase.

However, if you have terms in the lease that you do NOT enforce, that tends to result in a downward spiral as the tenant starts to wonder and push the limits if they can break those lease terms, then what other terms can they get away with breaking as well ...

I have seen so many marriages spiral into divorce despite having prenups, enough to make a case that perhaps having a prenup is what led to the eventual demise of the marriage.