That way you can feel each other out.  

I feel the market we are in, it’s hard to find a property that will cash flow above 8% CoC return with current prices and interest rates.

Feel free to reach out anytime with loan related questions. 

In all seriousness, I am sure a lot of "mom & pop" hosts are feeling the competition right now.

ZERO risk to investor and all was already covered during our 60min call).9) Investor never sends the deposit.10) Investor doesn't reply to follow up emails, txt's or phone calls.11) Investor rudely tells my assistant to remove him from the list and hangs up on her.There you have it folks.Another day in the office and again just one instance out of hundreds that I could write 13 books on what we have experienced since 2014.I guess the lesson is that we all need to be "Kings that cry poor".It seems like nobody is happy, if you're happy and nobody wants you to do well and make money.Everyone seems to want the best deal possible for the lowest price possible even if that comes at the detriment to someone else.I'm exaggerating but from a philosophical standpoint, human nature is to feel "more accomplished" and "more satisfied" when knowing someone else pulled out the shorter straw.It took me many years of self reflection to master this internal concept of "understanding, empathy and compassion" toward others...Would love your thoughts on the above?

We just got back from visiting the area and have decided that we want to buy in Bradenton, FL since that area seems to fit us best and our future needs while also still being within our current price range (<$450k).I have already listened and watched many BP webinars and podcasts and am about to purchase David’s book, start with strategy since I feel that’s the best next step for me and my husband to get our plan onto paper and to solidify our thoughts together (all while still saving money of course!).

I'm thinking we could sell off 10-15 acres of land, it is a fairly desirable area and the land wouldn't feel right on top of the park as it is wooded and hilly.

While I wished this was resolved earlier in November, I do feel a bit more at ease that what I experienced was a one off and not what is typical of what REI provides.will still refer them to F&F in the future. 

After looking at a few of them you will soon get a pretty good feel for what you need in the future in any other property you might be dealing with. 

If you would like to chat about potential strategies for investing in Grand Rapids feel free to reach out.