My husband Danny read daily from his vision board, OWN A 10PLEX. His vision became a reality when our dear friends decided to sell their apartments. It is a complex that houses 10 families…55 and older. It has been a lot of work for him. He spends every Saturday there, especially in the warm months, and some evenings too. He never complains. His love for this project and place override what it does to his freetime.
How did your dream to own apartments come about? What has been your inspiration?
My father and grandfather invested money in real estate. I always knew that I would do the same. 15 years ago we bought our first investment property (a rental house) and we knew that it was the right thing for our family.
Imagine yourself at 80 years old-what will be grateful that you did in this stage of your life?
80 year old me, will be grateful for the sacrifices I make now. I love the quote- “today, live like no one else so that tomorrow you can live like no one else.” Being a man of faith, work and family will be what my future self is most grateful for. I think I will be grateful for the exercise I do today too.
Is there anything that you do daily no matter what?
pray
What does the world need more of?
Grateful hardworking people
If you had an extra hour every day, what would you do with it?
Spend it with my girls, long walks with you.
What is the best professional decision you have made?
Take a job with the Woodbury Corporation out of college, and learn about commercial real estate.
What was your first job?
Working on the farm with my grandpa (age 4)
What is the best advice you have been given? Who is it from?
From my grandpa- “hardwork is the only option”
What ______________tool could you not live without? Why?
My truck, It gives me freedom to do a myriad of tasks…haul off old water heaters, pick up loads of trash, pull trailers and not spill gas in my car when I am hauling gas powered tools!
What does confidence mean to you? How do you create it in YOUR life? Confidence is being prepared to take the opportunities when they come to you. Those opportunities come after a lot of hard work.
What is your favorite failure/mistake?
Anatomy 101 at the University of Utah. It made me realize that I was not going to be a physical therapist, as I had hoped. I switched to Economics and have loved my profession in commercial real estate and property management.
What is your favorite quote or thought to think?
The scripture in the Book of Mormon, Ether 12:7 “And if men come unto me, I will show unto them their weakness. I give unto men weakness, that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them.”
Will you share a favorite routine? How does it benefit your life? I get up at 5:20 am every weekday. I pray, read scriptures, write 10 dreams and 1 goal, what I am excited to do that day, 1 hang up might arise and how I will overcome it. I read from a book, instructional or inspiring. Then exercise. This makes my whole day go amazing. If you can do those things everyday, you will be ready for the rest of your day.
How do you define success?
Waking up in the morning-being excited about your day.
His hard work and determination inspire me every day.
2 responses to “create a dream: an apartment complex”
The two of you have always been inspirational to me!
We both feel lucky to call you friend Leanne xo