That last sentence usually draws the discussion to a polite close.You most likely are not going to sway negative people into valuing real estate investing so don't spend energy in a pointless argument.  

The meetup was designed to get investor in the Lansing, Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids area, out of the office and into a local project.

Im considering starting another venture that will require 1-5 employees the first couple of years and im wanting to streamline some of the back office stuff so I can focus on generating more business.

. - - they are near bankruptcy and there's a vote this month (I think) for Independence so the political and economic stability of PR is in doubt.

That wouldn't be surprising, since HOA officers are typically not compensated and tend to come and go each year.

Just go to your town's development office and get a re-roof permit for the small area that needs to be changed.  

I am not far from you, office in Wheat Ridge.

My staff and I (4 full time employees not independent contractors) manage all of our properties as a team so that you can always talk with someone during our office hours 9am-4pm M-F.  

When she is ready, I would love the opportunity to show her our Keller Williams office.

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