Aiming for a huge target is not at all bad, but the harsh reality should also be considered. In this episode, we feature Matthew Drouin and his story of doing a deal that entails facing problematic neighborhoods and people down on their luck. He talks about his experience of regret looking upon himself as a hero and brings the invaluable lessons he learned from it. [00:00 - 08:51] When the Harsh Truth Slaps, We Go Back to What MattersBack into real estate by accident as a residential agentThe struggles of being poor in an affluent neighborhoodWitnessing his parents die young without time to enjoy life[08:52 - 18:19] From Hero Complex to Midas Syndrome: The Horror StoryWhen there is a level of sketchiness in the neighborhoodFacing the mental stress of pulling off a risky dealRealizing the significance of sticking to your principles[18:20 - 19:16] Closing SegmentUnexpected things can happenFinal words Tweetable Quote:“ The biggest mistake I made on this whole thing was right in the beginning, I got the hero  complex and also the Midas syndrome on this. And I was not doing it based upon logical reasoning in terms of sticking to my guns and all the principles that had made me successful.” - Matthew Drouin Learn more about Myers Methods of Multifamily Investing: http://bit.ly/37u6oK3Register for Myers Methods Multifamily Investing Course: https://bit.ly/37iozkBLearn more about the Mid-Atlantic Multifamily Conference: https://bit.ly/2V7SlCCSupport the show https://www.facebook.com/groups/157335752156211/Support the showAre you feeling overwhelmed with Multifamily deal analysis? Are you uncertain about the right investment? Christy is an expert underwriter and mentor and wants help you on your journey! Visit her website at www.ChristyKeeton.com to book a discovery call now.

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