Naturally I love talking to and meeting new people, but not only that, I often put myself into the customers shoes and I genuinely appreciate when I receive instant responses to my inquiries, which is why I really value that aspect when responding to potential tenants.

Too many flippers have been inspired to start by watching HGTV, only to realize the harsh reality that it is not glamorous.

I'm in Spire (the big red building) also referred to as the ketchup and mustard buildings in downtown.

It is always inspiring and exciting to see the passion. 

Besides, the place is SO much more beautiful and inspiring than all the run-of-the-mill, soulless renovations available.

Every single member gives me motivation, I hope they inspire you too.

Unless it was in a really high growth area, I would probably sell that property, use the proceeds to 1031 into a couple of better ROI properties, then maybe if there was enough left over use some of those proceeds as gravy for the forever home.On a side note, I'm genuinely puzzled about the "forever" home thing.

An inexperienced investor could come up with a high confidence level in income, but it might not be realistic.I am not busting on you, I am genuinely curious about that part of your reply.

. 😅) I actually got my inspiration to drop out of college from paper trading on a very low quality stock simulator turning 10k to 100mm in about a month.

My is elderly now and currently  has a 10 single family and small multi-family portfolio so I guess you say he inspired me to to follow his legacy and eventually retire with a comfortable sized REI portfolio like he did.