Happy Monday,In recent years, a notable trend has emerged in certain U.S. cities, as mayors begin to embrace a more flexible approach towards developers converting office buildings into residential apartment complexes.

Embrace the suck!"

I'm fully aware that my lack of experience may increase the risk associated with these deals, but I embrace the challenge and the potential for growth.Recently, I received valuable advice that intrigued me—becoming a certified home inspector with the state of Ohio.

My ideal is that the owners will embrace true ethical behavior,  compassion, empathy and an awareness of how one's retail ventures might affect those around them, and act accordingly, instead of blaming the victims. 

They also don't like change and fail to embrace technology.

By embracing this approach, you could live a life that reflects your beliefs and brings about meaningful change in the lives of others.The impact of aligning your investments with your core valuesLosing sight of our personal beliefs and values is easy in a profit-driven world.

I ran all my numbers with a hand held HP pocket calculator and a legal pad.I jumped on computers and programming spreadsheets as soon as the technology arrived and have evolved with it ever since.There is no doubt that many of the time tested methods work and should be applied but I believe that also holds true to embracing technology.There is nothing wrong with using it and everything wrong with placing too much confidence in it.Having the ability to create and employ a robust pro forma model is a critical skill set in my underwriting and managing a project.The problems that may come from doing spreadsheet analysis come from poor use, faulty data and a penchant to believe one’s own BS.

We are receiving threats and demands from tenants who recently vacated.Our tenants, who you know were a total nightmare if you're following my other posts, finally embraced the happy clause and are out half way through their lease.Luckily they took exceptional physical care.

Big surprise,  they thought I was nuts going f/t RE 22 years ago.My in-laws were more entrepreneurial and embraced it and cheered me and their daughter on.

Tennis ball stuck in the gutter can lead to damage/leaks, dripping toilet or faucet can rack up a bill, crumbling concrete steps....Embrace being a landlord- it is a blast.