After all, to each their own, we should celebrate each other's success.

@Jonathan Greene, I’m all about the opportunity, you should be celebrating the Bro investor, he could be the perfect exit strategy for you, or the perfect buyer if you are very skilled at sourcing the right deals.

I've always had a hard time understanding the draw created by celebrity power. 

With that being said you just need to find the right property purchase & cash flow-wise, which is doable.My favorite ROI area on Hilton Head is Forest beach due to lower purchase prices than SP, no POA fee & so many amenities being close by(60 shops & restaurants, 14m Celebration park, 3 miles of beach).

.* I bought my California because that car has a potential to go up in value, but that hasn't happened yet and probably wont until some celebrity starts driving it.... * There are def certain plays in exotics that can/will appreciate.

“Go where your energy is reciprocated, celebrated, and appreciated....

IIRC celebration consisted of a tub of ben and jerrys.  

Celebrate by going on to the next one 😊❤️👍

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