Residential Income Houses UPDATE!

It's been more than 45 days since the multiple property owner emailed me to sell his residential income houses.

He at the time said he needed a quick sale.  Four offers later, he hadn't accepted any.

Then, he let slip he was refinancing them. Sigh!  What a waste of time.

Or, so I thought.

But it hasn't been time wasted.  That's because I do my best to make lemonade out of lemons.
I would add some sugar because lemonade can be acidic.

Since I have marketed these properties, I have come across several investors still searching Las Vegas for properties.

Even a Hollywood Comedy Club owner called me.  Okay, we'll see how that goes.

Anyway, the last investor looking questioned the higher than normal income for several of the properties.

He actually hit the situation on the head with: "Are these properties where the tenants are renting rooms?"

Yes!

He said he's been down that path before and it usually doesn't end well.

You see, in Las Vegas, as is many other urban cities around the nation, Landlords of SFR's or small multiple unit buildings, find that they can rent out a bedroom with the hall bath and kitchen being a "common area" for more money by the bedroom.

My owner client went one better: He'd install a wall blocking off the living room and make that another bedroom.  More money!

Of course the bedroom with the attached bathroom paid the most monthly rent.

But, even in my middle class neighborhood, there are several houses that I know (no proof) are being leased out in this manner.

Is it legal? NO!

But, they do it anyway.

It's because instead of getting $900 or $1,200 per month for the 2 bed 2 bath property.
They get $500 per month per bedroom - and more for the bedrooms with the 'private bath!'

Sounds like a money making deal, right?

Well, I wouldn't rent there.  But, that's just me.

So, cash buyers!  Interested in earning +/-$170,000 per year owning a few multi-tenant properties?

Just remember: You will have to be a cash buyer for this.

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Investing in Las Vegas Makes Sense!

Here is an investor's perspective on his involvement in acquiring Las Vegas real estate and why it made sense to him!

Why-Investing-In-Las-Vegas-Real-Estate-Makes-Sense!

Stop delaying!

Contact Me Now!

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Las Vegas No Tell, Motels For Sale

An owner has decided to cash in on his investment by selling his three No Tell, Motels!

There are 123 units in these three properties.

All three can be acquired as a business purchase! (Ask me how?)

Contact me with any property questions, or for details.

All are NON-Gaming!

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"Fire and Fury" is a Must Read!

Curious as to why the media was so solidly pumping Michael Wolfe's "Fire and Fury' I ordered a copy.

Having just completed reading it, my previous stance during the election of 2016 that Donald Trump was NOT qualified to be president is re-enforced.

The basic premise as written from a reporter's point of view is that (Trump) "-- didn't have the wherewithal to adequately function in his job."

And, it is my hope -- we survived the incompetence that Trump is raining down upon us.

A client from London recently stated that he is raising "European Money" in an effort to acquire US real estate assets because the "Trump Affect" has driven the value of the US dollar down to where US real estate assets are more affordable to European and Middle Easter Businessmen.

Another potential client from Australia told me via text message the Chinese investors who acquired US real estate assets over the past few years are quietly seeking to sell them -- given the potential profit they could bring.

My guess is that they want to sell before they find out the equity they acquired would be millions rather than billions on them.

With the current stock market volatility - up and down, and the Trump effect on US Ally relationships, this is cause for concern from a "businessman president" who truly doesn't know what he is doing.

It's my hope Congress finally realizes their success is hinged to giving Trump a permanent golf vacation via Impeachment.

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No Tell Motels For Sale!

To every Las Vegas Loving Gambler!

Placing chips on a table or coins in a slot won't give you anywhere near the Return On Investment (ROI) that a Real Estate Investment should bring.

I'm NOT saying investing in Las Vegas Real Estate is easy.  Far from it.

But, the ROI will be (Not Guaranteed) better than making a wager at one of our fine Las Vegas Strip Resorts.

Anyway, there are 3 Motels available for sale and they could be acquired for +/-$10 Million!

That's three properties with 123 units located NOT ON THE STRIP!

These are non-gaming properties and they are fully functional as we speak.

Interested in the details? email me.

If you want to acquire a Nevada Gaming Property, send me an email, too!

I have one listed.

More later...

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Quick! It won't last! There's an 8% Cap Rate CRE Property For Sale in Las Vegas!

This is to alarm you!

I am NOT seeing property prices going down!

I am seeing them stabilize and in some case go up!

I know all of you are searching for that Mystical Steal!

Well, here it is!

That's right!

There is an 8.5% Cap Rate CRE Multi-Family Property in Las Vegas that needs to be acquired.

Generally, in Las Vegas, NV, most properties that would be listed at or near an 8% Cap Rate are properties I would NOT recommend to you.  These properties will have lots of hair on them and trying to trim the excess follicles will be daunting.

The problems could be that the tenant leases have less than 3 years remaining -- with no more tenant options; or they are a weak non-denominational church (type) tenant; or they are basing the 8% on whether or not the new owner will be able to re-lease the remaining vacancy up in a short time period post escrow (Not Likely).

So, if any agent, whether they are here in Las Vegas or elsewhere, is telling you, you can acquire a property for an 8% Cap Rate, please expect the sales prices to be more or less in the 6.5% Cap Rate range.  At least your chance of a better tenant or longer lease exists with that property.

BUT, with that said, this multi-family/hotel apartment property is netting +/-$20,500 per month!

Yes, it is in Downtown Las Vegas; and you could walk away with the 'that's a down and dirty property' attitude.

Yet, the tenants here are long term and the property sits right smack in the City of Las Vegas Redevelopment district.

Besides, housing is needed in this area; this is housing; and Tony Hsieh is building an apartment complex down the street.

If you don't want to buy it, lend me the money, I'll buy it and flip it in a year or so when the price has increased.

Or, I'll refinance it and pay you off.

Interested?

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"On the Edge of Sketchiness!"

Having lived and worked in Las Vegas Commercial Real Estate (CRE) going on 21 years, I have learned a thing or two about Las Vegas that most tourist will never ever know -- or even want to know.

Las Vegas Resort Casinos are prime properties.

It's as if the entire Las Vegas economy revolves around whether or not a resort casino is doing well economically or not.

For the most part, casinos generally do well.

Some are doing better than others.  Yet, some seem to just limp along month to month and these individual properties suddenly close or are sold quickly.

Recently, there was a lot of Internet talk abut the Rio being for sale.  I know one of the main executives at Caesars and he tells me that there is no way they will sell that property.

Then, my business partner who is a retired gaming executive who worked for Mike Ensign for years, tells me one of the board members wants him (the gaming executive) to bring an offer.

Do you see the problem?

Anyway, recently an 'Off Strip" resort casino property was in the news.  Now, the owner did give it his best effort to attract people to his property.

But, sometimes even the best laid out plans run a muck.

I recently found a potential buyer for this 'Off Strip' property, but just before we were to write an offer, he says to me that his investors were NOT willing to acquire a resort property that is on the "Edge of Sketchiness!"

This surprised me.  But, it shouldn't have.  The reason is that the property is located right smack on the Edge of Sketchiness.

As we spoke, he affirmed his investors position by reminding me of the other recent failures in this area.

SLS (former Sahara) was his prime example.

The SLS was once a nice property (when it was the Sahara years ago), but, once it was taken over by a corporation they drove the property into the ground.

If you don't understand how this happens, it's because corporations are profit driven.  Every aspect, department must make a profit --such as: Food & Beverage, the Casino, Housekeeping, even Retail.

And in most cases -- such as Caesars properties -- they reduced spending on certain departments so much that even preventive maintenance issues become overwhelmingly expensive while expecting and even more or better return on their (reduced) investment.

In other words, the properties begin and continue to decay from the lack of refurbishment.

My retired resort casino executive business partner once said he could tell when re-investment was absolutely required in a resort property: it was when he'd walk through a casino property and saw duck tape as a mending attempt to repair a tear in the carpet.
He said, he knew then that the management didn't have the capital to replace the worn carpet.

Thus, the Rio example.  Preventive maintenance issues?

Thus, the SLS (Sahara) example.  The location between nice neighborhood and bad.

OR, with the Lucky Dragon, the bank is pulling the plug before too much 'preventive maintenance' becomes an issue because the property is losing money and thus any future deterioration would reduce the resorts equity value?

So, on the edge of sketchiness.

What do you think it means?


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David, I need you to sell my Rental Houses!

If you have been a long time reader of my blog, you know that I concentrate my efforts on Commercial Real Estate.

Why?

Because, it's less emotional.
(I had grown tired of the wishy-washy buyer who wanted the mansion for $100!

Also, the home buyer who wanted to squeeze 10 pounds into a 5 pound sack.

As much as I tried to guide them, they never qualified for anything -- nor listened to reason.

Anyway, about 10 days ago, a client who owns +/-50 rental properties, emailed me asking for my help.

I once had one of his motels listed for sale, but when a certain Downtown Las Vegas buyer ran out of money, that went bust.  (I lost his listing.)

Well, here it is 4 to 5 years later and he now wants to sell 8 of his properties.

Since I don't do residential property, I had a residential agent run comps for me.
I was going to co-broker them with her, but when I met him to show him the comparable sales, he then just wanted me to find a buyer.

Okay.  (What's the catch?)

Turns out he just needed some cash (hopefully for another purchase) and thought these 8 would generate the most value. (He was right.)

So, I have a Fourplex, a Threeplex, five SFR's and a condo available for +/-$1.5 Million. I think they are a bargain.

The upside is they generate +/-$134,000 annually in Gross Rent.

So, is there someone out there (who's qualified) interested in becoming a landlord?

Anyone desiring of earning a passive income?

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Las Vegas Resort Casino Hotel For Sale Quietly....

This morning, I finally got a hold of the owner of a small Las Vegas Resort Casino Hotel.

He's interested in selling;

OR,

He's willing to take on a new partner!

So, if you have the stomach for acquiring a Las Vegas Resort property and the necessary $150 Million it will take to buy it, CONTACT ME ASAP!

OR,

If you want to invest in a Las Vegas Resort Property and have a minimal of $20 Million to invest in it, CONTACT ME ASAP!

Either way, you could be on your way to casino ownership!

But, you need to physically...

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Is Trump doing Putin's dirty work? And most of you don't realize it?!

During the election, I was steadily anti-Trump.

Having grown up in the Northeast US, I learned that Donald Trump in his business dealings would (allegedly) short contractors so his costs to re-build buildings would be less.

I remember a story of one of the first buildings he bought from the City of New York, that he (allegedly) paid far less than the actual cost of the building.

So, with these and other stories about Donald Trump circling and his running for president, I knew he wasn't the person I wanted running our country.

And, after he filed BK on several properties, I knew he wasn't capable of even running his companies. (My opinion.)

Now, with the GOP controlling the House and Senate, the only legislation he's passed is a Tax Reform that will (eventually) cause another recession. (My opinion that has been proven in the past.)

Now, there are plenty of articles about "Businessmen Presidents" and just how bad they were at being president.

Trump takes the cake.

With Mueller Investigating the Trump Campaign and their alleged violations of the Logan Act, Mueller is slowly turning over stones and so far finding at least two guilty pleas and several co-operating witnesses. (I believe there are more to come before this is finished.)

Knowing several attorneys as I do, they tell me the guilty pleas were to lessor charges so that the pleaders could become states evidence.

This all makes me take the leap that Trump is (in some way) working with Putin.

I believe Putin is trying to divide the US so we would become a weaker country of nation states.  (Kind of what happened to the USSR after it fall in the late last century.

So with this, I'm taking another leap of faith to say that with AG Sessions' abandoning the Obama let the states decide if marijuana is legal strategy, makes me think that the dividing of the states into nation states is fulfilling one of Putin's goals.

http://www.lasvegasnow.com/news/us-to-end-policy-that-let-legal-pot-flourish/901884492

I am sure you don't know this but the person leading the California succession movement lives in Moscow.  (You can do your own Internet search for that story.)

So, to all of you who think that the Mueller investigation is phony or fake, I will warn you that being a continent of United States is a whole lot better than being a continent of individual nation states eg: Africa, South America and Asia.

Just my two cents!

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CRE Firms who refuse to split Commissions are struggling to survive!

This is nothing new.

Over the years, I have tried to contact certain Commercial Real Estates (CRE) Firms about properties they have listed.

Most never, ever return my inquiry.  When I finally do get a hold of them, they usually claim they are busy!
(That's a lie!)
OR, they claim they never got the message.
(Another lie!)

How do I know this?

Since I have been in Real Estate since 1991, I have learned their tricks of the trade.

Having worked on "Teams" I know that the commission splits are minimal 'IF' they have to split a procuring fee to a procuring broker.  (That would be me.)

There are several real estate brokerages here in Las Vegas Nevada that specialize in one siding all their real estate transactions.

Most claim that their Seller won't allow them to split the fee because they "Represent the Seller."

Okay.  But, since that is a legal definition; I usually one up them in that the fee being paid by the Seller isn't a representation!  In fact what the Seller is paying is just a marketing fee. 
And, the listing brokerages are using the legal definition on a marketing fee to consume the entire fee for themselves.

Sad. 

But, since they control the listing, there's not much I can do.

So, I'm left with asking any and all potential buyers that I am helping if they'd be willing to compensate me for helping them buy property.

Most usually will agree -- verbally; but getting it in writing is a little more difficult.

Sadly, these brokerages know this.

And, in the past, I often wondered why they were being so greedy.

But, since I am more than knowledgeable now about these things 26 years into this career, I know that these firms are struggling to survive -- even with double dipping the marketing fee.

(Their overhead is too high!)

Sure, some are large national real estate firms. Some are franchisees and as with all successful businesses, you have to be producing results to maintain their brand.

I, on the other hand, am just a local broker who has worked for a couple of these large franchises and know the score.

Could I be affiliated with a national brand?
Of course!
(I've been asked.)

But, since their shingle wouldn't help me produce a single buyer/closed transaction, I've decided that my own hard work, cold calling, and emailing qualified individual investors and property owners, will eventually lead me to financial success!

Besides, I don't go on listing appointments and lie to sellers about my large team that will be involved in selling their property.

Having worked in the past on such a "large team" at a brand name, I know that it was usually me doing (all of) the marketing, and then being subject to a small, small portion of the marketing fee. 

This is what is currently happening at these firms which refuse to split the marketing fee!

Most of their agents won't earn enough to survive unless they can split a larger fee between them.

Oh, well!

I have my own shingle, and several 'agents' licenses hung under it.  I'll just keep working toward making fair real estate transactions happen and ignore these brands properties.

If you refuse to split a marketing fee with me, I'll move on to properties where the listing brokers will.

By The Way!
I have a Northern Nevada Casino-Motel for sale.  The marketing fee isn't going to make anyone rich, but I will split it with a broker procuring a qualified buyer.

Contact me if a $2.5 Million casino motel is of interest to you.

We'll see what happens.

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Legal Weed - Boom or Bust?

A couple of years ago, I was (trying) helping an international investor who was dead set on acquiring a facility here in Las Vegas where he could grow and sell marijuana. So, he thought.

Since, at the time, I knew very little about the Nevada Laws on this topic, I did research to make myself a little bit knowledgeable.

Anyway, turns out he found out rather quickly that what he wanted to do, he couldn't do because in the federal sense, marijuana -- regardless of it's recreational or medical status -- is still illegal.

Thus, the Nevada Law was at the discretion of the Nevada Gaming Control Board. (Who voted that gaming sites/persons could NOT be involved in that industry.)

So, this investor couldn't open a dispensary inside a resort casino.

This meant he had to abide by their decision to NOT have dispensaries anywhere near their properties.  Oh, well.

Now that California has legalized Marijuana, a fellow Real Estate Broker I've known for years, sold a California Town last year that is near the Nevada - California border to a marijuana company.

He tells me their plan is to make a marijuana resort in the middle of a desert just off I-15 south of Primm, NV.

I thought that, that was great for him and an ideal spot to grow, sell and have marijuana enthusiast come so they could partake in their chosen lifestyle.  With this law now enacted, this should proceed. (We'll see.)

Anyway, after reading this Five Thirty Eight analysis, maybe being in the marijuana industry isn't going to be as financial beneficial as we all thought.

Pot Growers Dilemma

And since the Nevada Law was enacted in 2016, a lot of stores are popping up but will they last.

My wife's company has interior design proposals out to several marijuana businesses, but she is weary. She has been designing commercial sites for years and years and as usual, businesses come and go.

But, is this industry going to last?

Survival of the fittest?

What do I know?  I know that I am just a Commercial Real Estate Broker.  I can help you find a lawful site, but Marijuana is something I smoked as a youth and stay away from now as an older, wiser (I hope) man.

(I refuse to judge anyone.)

BUT -- if you are interested in finding a Nevada Site to open a Marijuana dispensary or grow facility, give me a call.

In the meantime, here is a summary of the Nevada Marijuana law actively in place.

Nevada Pot Law Guide

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Red Sky at Night, Sailor's Delight! Red Sky in the Morning, Sailor's take warning!

Of course, most (maybe all) of you don't know a whole lot about me and my ancestry.

My lineage doesn't include any royalty. (That's OK. I'm still "Bossy" enough.)

But, it does include great-great-grandfathers who were Sea Captains. (That's correct!)
Especially, Captains of Ships that went Whale Hunting. (I can't turn back time...)

Okay, so they were never a John Paul Jones, or a Captain Ahab or anything like that.

But, since there is a lineage from them to me, I take the title to be given to me honestly.

Since we are in tumultuous times with an arrogant multi-millionaire pretending to be a leader, I think the saying applies.

Do I believe there was a political campaign based on deception? Of Course!
Do I think we'll survive? I hope!

But, when there are red skies at night while at sea, that indicates the next days weather (should be) calm and they will be okay far from shore. 

Whereas, if the red sky is in the morning, they know a storm is brewing.  So, the Sailors take heed and prepare for the on coming storm.

My sister, Dr Janet Howes, took this picture this morning while heading toward Gillette Stadium.

With that said, this past Sunday morning's Red Sky should tell us that the day's weather isn't going to be fair and calm.

If the weather does turn stormy, let's hope we can weather the storm!

In the meantime: Go Pats!

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Holiday Cheer to Everyone!

It's my hope that all have a wonderful Holiday Season!

To those who celebrate Christmas: Merry Christmas!

To those who celebrate Hanukkah:  Happy Hanukkah!

To those who don't celebrate anything this time of year: Happy New Year -- regardless of religious affiliation!

We were going to try to do a gift-less Christmas this year, we'll see how that goes!

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Whether you are Young or Old, your Mom is your Mom!

Since this past summer, my 88 year old mom has been asking for me to visit.

So, we (the spouse and I) booked a time between the holidays to go to Boston.

My brother told me that our mom wasn't doing well.  So, off we go!

Anyway, it's going to be a short trip.  With the spouses business doing so well and mine starting to show life again, I have a feeling this might be the last time I get to be with her while she's still alive.

So, off we go. to Boston to visit family I haven't seen in awhile.

See you next week.

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The more things change, the more they stay the same!

After reading Susan Phillips' "Select Leaders" posting about Millennials staying at home with parents to live, I got to thinking about the very subject she mentions here.

Jobs.

Since I have been self-employed for so long, it would take a miracle for me to go back to work for anyone else.

But, as she states, I work in an industry that is (supposedly) growing.  In the past year, I've gone from working large CRE deals to very, very small. (You take what you get, I suppose.)

The fortunate part for me is that I have a very low overhead and with my business so slow, I am still able to maintain myself with a huge help from my spouse. (Her industry is booming in Las Vegas.)

Anyway, with extended family having moved in to our household, this scenario covers the majority of Americans who have lost employment over the years and were replaced by automation.

It is an interesting read -- if only to me and my family situation.

Enjoy.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

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Rested and Relaxed from Week Long Alaskan Cruise Retreat!

Cruising to the southern Alaskan shore was a great benefit to my wife and myself.  Alone time to see just what southeast Alaska had in store.

I did get to take a 'look' at another states' real estate and was amazed at just how many vacancies each city had.  (Survival of the fittest, I suppose.)

The main industry now-a-days is the cruise ships that dock at their piers in their deep water harbors.  These towns would definitely die away if the ships stop sailing into their harbors.  And during the winter months, that's what happens.

Tourist season in this stretch of the world is May 1st to September 30th -- obviously.  So, they must pack in as many tourist dollars they can while the season is 'hot' - so to speak.

Great time, great cruise, and lots of local knowledge acquired to bring back home to Las Vegas to re-energize my battery.

If you have been considering a cruise as a vacation, I say sign up for next season.  It was worth the cost.

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Neighborhood Retail Centers For Sale in Las Vegas!

Now, most people have been to or even frequent a local convenience store that usually sits on a high traffic corner of an intersection.

Most of you don't even give these locations a second thought.  You pull into the "gas station" (the Gas Pump) pay for the gas you need and begin refueling.

Now, sometimes, these location also have other shops and stores that line up along with the convenience store.

Sometimes, these convenience stores are stand alone properties -- notably a 7-Eleven, or an ARCO.  You get the drift.
Most, however, will have other stores lined up along side the Convenience store.

Then, again, they might just NOT have the convenience store anchor.  Which is okay, too!

Now, last week, I noticed a marketing brochure in my Inbox from another broker asking for help to find a buyer for a 'Strip Center' he has listed.

Anyway, I have a client looking for such a property and forward the information to them.

What got me thinking is this property -- though leased up only +/-75% would be a good buy for someone looking for a passive income. (Even with the less than stellar occupancy, this property still nets $204,000 per year.)

So, I decided to send it out to other investors to see if they would have any interest.

To my surprise, there is interest.

Which got me thinking: If these investors find this property of interest, why not you?

True, it is NOT sexy.  It's NOT a casino; or a Resort.  It's not something to brag about.

But, it is INCOME.

And, the last time I checked, everyone needs income -- no matter what your tax bracket is.

So,...if interested in acquiring a property that provides income,,,

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The dog days of (potential) economic recession!

On September 15, 2015, when I thought "things" were about to get really, really better (economically speaking), I wrote a blog about the Chinese devaluing their Yuan.

(Here is part of what I wrote:
Algebra!  It is the curse of me.  To this day, I do not understand: x+y=z!  Huh?
The odd thing is, my dad was an electrical engineer; thus, algebra was easy for him.
My wife, also, understands algebra.  She uses it everyday at her commercial interior design firm.

I even have an uncle who has a phD from HAAV-VAARD who I know understands algebra, too!

But, most of you, are probably just like me.  Algebra is a foreign language -- much like currency exchange.

I bring this up because, like you, I read that China devalued it's Yuan.  (Please do not try or even think of attempting to explain this to me.  I am lost just thinking about it.)

So, as of this AM, one Yuan is equal to $0.16 US.

I suppose this is good.  However, since I know very little about currency exchanges, I can only assume that the Chinese government did this to prevent anymore money from leaving China.  With the Yuan devalued, I guess it buys less foreign property and/or goods.  Am I right or wrong?

So, since this investor's money is coming through China, I don't understand the algebra of it.

How does depositing money into China, thus turning it into Yuan, help you acquire a Las Vegas Resort for less while also gaining more in value?

One day, I will probably understand.  But, I am not going to just sit around waiting for the answer to come to me.

So, was I off my much?

I ask because I just received notice from my Co-Broker Partner who lives and works in Australia that the Chinese Government is (essentially) halting any more Chinese firms from investing further in USA Real Estate.

Why?  Your guess is as good as mine.  From what I've read, the Government fears a cash shortage if anymore Yuan's are converted to Dollars and they leave the country.

(This relates to the algebra problem I mention above. =) )

Anyway, as I sit hear wondering just when this crack down on money exiting China (?) will end, I am hoping to between now and then, my survival mode keeps me aloft.)

The only thing I think right now is closing something.

Did I mention I listed a motel casino?  Give me a call if interested in the details.

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