Now my spring is also feeling slim compared to last year, but I’m trying to stay the course and be prepared for last minute bookings to fill the calendar.

That way you can feel each other out.  

Feel free to reach 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?

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. 

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