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Sam Zell is Known as the "Grave Dancer" for his ability to turn around distressed properties. Zell built his empire through his sharp understanding of investments and bold deals. He has been involved in various sectors of real estate, from office buildings to apartments to industrial spaces, demonstrating versatility. He often seeks out investments that others may overlook or undervalue, capitalizing on market downturns to acquire assets at favorable prices. This approach has led to numerous successful deals throughout his career. #SamZell #RealEstate #MarketTrends

Exciting Times Ahead

Imagine a downtown where interesting and beautiful places keep you wanting to walk further, to see more and experience all of the diverse activity that surrounds you; (kinda like the feeling you had the first time you visited City Museum). I envision a place where people would prefer to not have a car when living in or visiting downtown because of how it takes away from the vibrant experience and sense of adventure one gets just from being there. What if we rebuilt downtown to be a fully livable, self-sustaining community that has everything one needs for a happy and healthy life, (like groceries, parks, schools, jobs, etc.) all without ever needing to get into a car? But let's not stop there. What if we built a place that was truly invigorating... a place that daily inspires creativity and sparks the innovative and creative juices waiting to be unlocked in each of our brains? We can use lessons learned from neuroscience to inform how we create such a place that stimulates our neurons. We can even tap into the brain hacks that gaming and social media companies have used to design this place by creating a compulsion loop that: 1. triggers interest, 2. provokes action (i.e., walking one more block, checking out a store/event/piece of art, etc.), 3. provides a variable reward (things change and you never know what you will experience from one day to the next), and 4. entices an investment (time, money, talent, etc.) back into the community so that each resident or visitor can leave their finger print on the place - which then triggers the interest of the next person. Let's not make the mistake of thinking that we need to build back what once was, (i.e., a central business district where people come for their 9-5 and little else). Downtown hitting "rock bottom" is our chance to build something entirely new and different. It's time to think outside the box. Please share your thoughts in the comments below. Let's start a discussion!

The root of crappy leadership is fear. Over eggs, toast, and coffee this morning, Asim and I talked about what it takes to gather a group of people and get them moving toward a positive, unified goal. Clearly one of his strengths because he's done several times in his career, Asim reminded me of the power of understanding the collective benefit of working together when we just decide that's what we're going to do. I saw many examples of bravery, excitement, and success from his experiences. (As a part of our chat, he shared this article from Steve Smith in the St. Louis Business Journal as a response to a The Wall Street Journal article on STL.) These regional issues are the same issues I see within many organizations. They're because a leader and/or group of people are operating from a place of fear. Fear keeps people and organizations not just stagnant, but eventually dry and dusty places where life used to be. What is one practical way you take action to solve problems as a leader? What is the impact you’ve noticed?

interesting article.

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Deansgate Square positioning on the New Jackson Estate Manchester is where I call home! The views and the sunsets never fail to cheer me up

Check out this great article from The Real Deal featuring our Southwest Region President, John Zogg. He discusses our strategy in the North Texas area. #GoldenrodCompanies

Why are people moving to Lockhart? Reason #1 - Rich history and small town vibes Lockhart has a significant place in Texas history, preserving many well maintained buildings and landmarks that add a unique charm to the city. Since 2018, many young people have moved to Lockhart, renovating century old houses into boutique hotels or new restaurants. This is just one of the reasons why Lockhart is commanding average rents of $1.3 per square foot, higher than other Austin suburbs! Watch this video for more about investment opportunities in this growing town: https://bit.ly/3tQU1Wt Make sure you’re following us to keep up with the best residential real estate investment deals in Central Texas! #RealEstate #RealEstateInvestment #AustinTX #SanAntonioTX