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    Introduction – Vincent, 55, Belgium (from banking to real estate, now at a crossroads)

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    Thanks a lot for your feedback — it really helps me cut through the noise. I’ve decided to stop overthinking and start moving forward, step by step, with what I have. My focus now is on execution: testing the core idea in a simple, low-budget way, and seeing what real feedback the market gives...
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    Introduction – Vincent, 55, Belgium (from banking to real estate, now at a crossroads)

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    With a bit of hindsight, I think I focused too much on whether this project “fits the Fastlane” or not. The truth is I need to get back to basics: clarify my core idea, start putting it into action step by step, and see how it evolves. In other words, stop putting the cart before the horse and...
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    Introduction – Vincent, 55, Belgium (from banking to real estate, now at a crossroads)

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    Thank you very much MJ for your direct reply. I fully understand why this project doesn’t align with a pure Fastlane model: high capital intensity, slow returns, and the risk of too much personal involvement. That’s really my dilemma: how to develop the project without turning it into a “time...
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    Introduction – Vincent, 55, Belgium (from banking to real estate, now at a crossroads)

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    Haha, thanks for the comment! Hopefully this thread stays in the “serious reflection” category and not in the “pick up artist” one . In any case, the exchanges here have been really helpful for me, bringing a lot of clarity and pushing me to dig into points I wouldn’t have seen on my own.
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    Introduction – Vincent, 55, Belgium (from banking to real estate, now at a crossroads)

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    Thanks a lot for your structured reply — it really helps me put my thoughts in order. I fully understand your point regarding my Luxembourg investors. You’re right: their trust is the key, and there is a real risk of losing it if I were to step away from real estate completely to chase another...
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    Introduction – Vincent, 55, Belgium (from banking to real estate, now at a crossroads)

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    Thanks for your message. In both wealth management and in my real estate projects in Luxembourg, I’ve always been able to handle risk without too much difficulty. This project feels different though, because at my age it would likely tie me down for the next 10 years at minimum, and I’m very...
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    Introduction – Vincent, 55, Belgium (from banking to real estate, now at a crossroads)

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    Overall, each cabin would cost me around €50,000 if I build it myself, and roughly double that if I subcontract everything. Each unit could generate about €40,000 in gross revenue per year. If I don’t want to become a daily slave to my own project, I need to be able to hire someone to...
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    Introduction – Vincent, 55, Belgium (from banking to real estate, now at a crossroads)

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    Thanks for your message. I have the deep conviction that this project is perfectly aligned with my personal aspirations and with what I want to build. What holds me back today is not alignment, but the fact that I haven’t yet found the right balance between a human-scale project and a model that...
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    Introduction – Vincent, 55, Belgium (from banking to real estate, now at a crossroads)

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    Thanks for your reply — those are very fair questions. This was never just a speculative investment. From the beginning, I had a clear vision of creating a nature-oriented project, but I hesitated between different models (larger scale development, a more exclusive version, or a classic...
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    Introduction – Vincent, 55, Belgium (from banking to real estate, now at a crossroads)

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    You’re right, I don’t expect a step-by-step plan. Let me give more context though: about two years ago, I had already secured a bank loan to finance the construction of all 14 lodges. So financing isn’t the ultimate barrier — the real question is whether it makes sense for me, at my age, to take...
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    Introduction – Vincent, 55, Belgium (from banking to real estate, now at a crossroads)

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    Thanks for your perspective. I like the pragmatism in your approach — build at scale to lower costs, reach break-even as fast as possible, and then iterate and improve over time. My main challenge isn’t so much the idea of building all 14 at once, but the financing. Most of my savings are...
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    Introduction – Vincent, 55, Belgium (from banking to real estate, now at a crossroads)

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    Thanks for your input. I agree that training may not be a permanent need — it’s more of a way to start simple and get close to small businesses, but I see clearly that it has low defensibility as the tools evolve. What you said about niche data labeling resonates with me. I can see how...
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    Introduction – Vincent, 55, Belgium (from banking to real estate, now at a crossroads)

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    Thanks for your reply. Just to clarify, the land is actually in Belgium, not Luxembourg. You’re right — 6 hectares is small in agricultural terms (farms here are often 60–70 hectares), but for tourism it’s a considerable size, especially given the natural setting. Regarding the cabins, my...
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    Introduction – Vincent, 55, Belgium (from banking to real estate, now at a crossroads)

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    Thanks a lot for your thoughtful reply. On real estate: I see your point — higher lending rates, building costs, and investor hesitation affect everyone, not just me. And I understand your logic: when things are easy, markets are overcrowded; when things are hard, opportunities often open...
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    Introduction – Vincent, 55, Belgium (from banking to real estate, now at a crossroads)

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    Hi MJ, I’ve owned a 6-hectare forest in a very touristic region for 4 years. The setting is beautiful, demand for nature-oriented stays is real, and I’ve obtained a permit to build 14 lodges. From the beginning, I’ve been convinced this place could become a unique commercial project, but I’ve...
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