Kentucky is doing something strange and kind of beautiful right now: we’re stepping off one train (coal) while a whole fleet of new ones—manufacturing, reshoring, logistics, data—are pulling into the station.Two headlines tell that whole story in miniature.Coal: from #1 producer to #7, but still powering the gridKentucky’s coal production fell 14% last year, dropping to 24.3 million tons.

Legislators understand where the economic engine is.It also helps that the first $100 million was deployed cleanly—no waste, no drama—so the city walks back into the Capitol with real credibility.This year’s request focuses on building momentum:– Converting vacant downtown buildings into productive space– Upgrading the Belvedere and Convention Center corridor– Advancing LouMed– Improving the Waterfront Amphitheater– Building a modern regional first-responder training campus– Transforming Jefferson Memorial Forest into a meaningful outdoor destination– Expanding sports-tourism facilities that drive steady visitor trafficHousing is another major pillar.

The final product stood out in the neighborhood as a fully updated, move-in ready home.

Cash Back at Refi ≠ ProfitThis one traps beginners.You pull $30,000 out at the refinance, and suddenly you think you “made” $30,000.You didn’t.That’s debt.You borrowed it.The only reason BRRRR works is because:The asset produces cash flow.The long-term tenant pays down the loan.The equity buffer protects you from downside.You’re leveraging debt into a cash-flowing asset.Not printing money.4.

To keep food prices high for the producers, so they would be consistent in their production.

I'd recommend Appfolio since you're managing more than 50 doors (their minimum criteria). 100% of the PMs I've worked with for my own rentals have used Appfolio, and it's always produced great owner reports.For overall bookkeeping/accounting needs, I always recommend QuickBooks Online since my bookkeeping firm uses it exclusively for our clients who are all REIs.But, for a PM company for the trust accounting, I usually recommend Appfolio.Hope that helps!

I figured if fracking did not accelerate production, my investment would be worth near what I paid for it.  

There are several properties I have looked at this past month less than $650k that can produce over $100k in rent. 

Other investors with better contactors will put a better product on market.

This deal proves how the right upgrades and strong execution can produce exceptional returns in competitive markets.What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?