remember no one is saying spend the most money that you canMy path and approach is finding the items for less So I may opt to find a seller of goose neck faucets for 50 dollars more than a builder grade faucet Even through the regular price of the gooseneck may be 300 I find it for 80Or I chose laminate flooring It offers a nice look that I can run throughout the houseSaving extra board for repairs down the lineI don't have to pay for carpet cleaning and so far my floors have stood up I paid 700 to do two apartments and now four years later I only had to replace two boardsIt's about having the commitment and desire to do more for your customer and still maintain sustainability and growth Isn't that what good businesses do?

One "Guru" told me something once that really resonated: "The fastest ship to sink is a partner ship!"

In the midwest, it's more important to make sure the cash flow can sustain your return on investment, because appreciation will probably be lower than other markets.

I've continued to save, work hard, and invest in real estate and index funds over the past few years, and believe that this is a winning formula that I can sustain for a long time with great results.

I just don't see much sustainability long term in some of the inland states.  

I made that comment since Las Vegas got hit the hardest and it’s come back at such a fast pace which is hard to sustain long term.

This is not sustainable.

We will replace the outdoor spots with 25 traditional spots this summer if all goes to plan.The ability to sustain an onsite manager comes down to finances.  

A property that can sustain 14K in damages was probably too nice for the quality of tenant or the PM did not screen at all.

This book resonated tremendously with me and helped me let go of feelings of shame I had about not being a good employee when I understood that the mindset that I have, that I was taught while growing up in a family of all small business owners, went contrary to the mindset of an employee.