With the rise of AI, we have a huge advantage over the competition.And not so much with the USE of AI, but in not using it.Handwritten letters are doing better than AI phone calls.In person appointments at the house have a higher closing ratiothan closing over the phone.There's many investors I know all over the country that are going back backto the basics of knowing belly button to belly button will be the mostpowerful tool we have in negotiating a deal, and really building a relationship.We won't close every seller we meet, but think of how many more can be closedbecause we set the appointment, met the seller in person, and built truststronger than anyone else.Same with content.

Eventually I will be looking to invest in properties around the country, with a goal of investing internationally later in my journey. 

Lots of things can tweak away from the 50% rule, so it can be off substantially.there is likely no area in the country that a 20% expense ratio is sufficient expense ratio for a sustained hold.  

Since you’re investing from out of the country, having a good team on the ground is going to make a big difference in how smooth things go.

We own our home on 50 acres free and clear in Taos County but my wife and I are interested in purchasing a favorable deal we found in the Cookson Hills of Eastern Oklahoma we both like.

Managing Cleveland MF from the other side of the country sounds like the plotline for a movie that ends badly.

Purchase price: $675,000 Cash invested: $300,000 Sale price: $2,200,000 Developing our 2nd Country Lot Subdivision.

We do Self storage and Country Subdivisions.  

Radon Testing:In most parts of the country, a $100–$150 radon test during inspection is a cheap peace of mind move.

Although the U.S. is off the gold standard we have more gold in reserves than I believe the next 5 countries.