The one thing I'll say about commercial RE is that its a team sport.

How does a sports executive toss around millions and take money from families who enjoy going but could spend that money more wisely?

Hey, @Andrew Richmond, Kansas City has some great deals and some unique opportunites available all the time.

I set up my website and car magnets with a google number but after sending out direct mail and setting up PPC I wish that I had CallRail You can have up to 10 unique numbers (from the ZIP of you’re choice) for $30/mo and you have every number forward to your personal line.

@Mike Vincent You can change the terms of your lease to make it more punitive to break the lease before X amount of months or just not rent to professional sports players (or folks in similar situations). 

My strategy was a little unique.

One wildcard is that it's zoned to allow in-home business and has detached garage too, so maybe a unique tenant who needs that would like it.

Conventional, had to go through local bank, it is a unique Manufactured Duplex, which most lenders won't touch.

In my opinion once you have a property or two you can start working with a coach and finding out how your unique gifts (everyone has them) can help you grow an investment portfolio for you and your family.The number 1 mistake new people make is waiting too long to make their first purchase.

I own a rather large Property Management company ($50 million+ portfolio) so I've got a unique perspective on this.We keep our management portfolio to the county we are located in.