Also with fewer agents, and maybe fewer brokerages, or giant brokerages that control their market.  

Teaming up with Mexican retail giant El Puerto de Liverpool, the family has made a $3.8 billion bid at $23 per share.Nordstrom, like many department stores, is struggling with changing retail trends, including competition from discount chains and the rise of online shopping.

From the WSJ yesterday:A $10 Billion Real-Estate Fund Is Bleeding Cash and Running Out of OptionsA giant commercial real-estate fund is scrambling to escape a looming cash crunch caused by the long line of investors who want their money back.The $10 billion fund from Starwood Capital Group has been trying to preserve its available cash and credit by limiting investor redemptions.

Quote from @Caleb Brown: Oh boy, another post about what amount of doors equals x amount per month could just answer without being a dick. :)

While its new strategy is bold, it remains to be seen whether shifting focus to its core stores will be enough to compete with Spirit Halloween’s expanding presence and other retail giants.

Real estate is like a giant octopus with so many tentacles and connections.

The real giants in our market do all these things well.

I focus on Columbus, Ohio, which has seen significant growth, especially with tech giants like Intel, Meta, Amazon, and Google setting up operations, driving up property prices and job opportunities.

I do not go after properties that cannot support both sides of the equation: appreciation + cash flow = wealth.I really like the idea of using a HELOC because it is essentially a giant credit card. 

As an investor, I focus on Columbus, Ohio, which has been booming, especially with tech giants like Intel, Meta, Amazon, and Google expanding there.