Breaking Ground and Breaking Down

I’m not Bi-Polar, I’m just a Property Developer— in South Africa

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🚧 Welcome to Breaking Ground and Breaking Down! 🚧
Commercial property development big deals, bigger delays, and crying in your plans. Some posts are real. Some are satire. Good luck figuring out which is which. I’m not bi-polar — I’m just a property developer…in RSA #property

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@muzi_mocco @DerekWr37333118 @Our_DA 100% correct … it’s like having an X profile without a picture. You’ve done most of the work but never really applied yourself…..

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@zolekaayanda @Our_DA You should really garner more support for your emojis by putting comas either side of them

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@MaakeHloni16138 @Our_DA Let’s not forget your impeccable record of choosing new best friends

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@MaakeHloni16138 @Our_DA Well if your prompted Grok and Grok said you are right… well then it’s pretty much a done deal

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“Mentorship isn’t always formal—it happens in everyday moments. I was lucky to have my dad as a mentor, shaping my thinking by example. Here’s what I learned. 👇

https://t.co/mN1EIpYOc8

#Mentorship #Leadership #LessonsForLife”

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@MbalulaFikile Talking of budgets….what is your monthly Meth expenditure? ‘cos if you think the last few budgets and this one are fiscally responsible then I’m guessing you could probably avoid the 0.5% vat increase if you just kicked the habit.

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@JoFromPE @HarmlessYardDog They put the sign down as collateral on a short term loan from Cash Crusaders and defaulted.

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Are we ready for the 2025 office party?

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Told Ya!!! https://t.co/k5vITHEPtJ

Let us know your thoughts, are offices back?

1️⃣ Offices are back! Time to fake productivity in person again.
2️⃣ Offices are dead. I just took this poll from my bed.
3️⃣ The owner of this page is clearly not taking strong enough meds.

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Let us know your thoughts, are offices back?

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Told Ya!!! https://t.co/k5vITHEPtJ

Let us know your thoughts, are offices back?

1️⃣ Offices are back! Time to fake productivity in person again.
2️⃣ Offices are dead. I just took this poll from my bed.
3️⃣ The owner of this page is clearly not taking strong enough meds.

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🏢 Forbes: Office leasing up 5% in 2025.

They highlight the amplified benefits required within new office space—They seem almost on the same intellectual level as BGBD. 😜

🔗 https://t.co/3sSzmxV9H7
📖 My take: https://t.co/lkvhwh2Pv0

#OfficeSpace #PropertyDevelopment

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“Every developer before starting a new project: ‘This one will be easy!’

Every developer halfway through: ’What the f** was I thinking?!’*

But hey, that’s the game! We problem-solve, adapt, and push through. On to the next challenge! #PropertyDevelopment #RealEstate #investing

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“When the tenant complains about structural cracks, but you call it ‘industrial chic.’ #CommercialProperty #LandlordLife”

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“Leaks? The roofer blames the plumber, the plumber blames the builder, the builder blames the window guy, and the window guy says ‘not my problem.’ Meanwhile, the tenant is yelling at me like I made it rain. #LandlordLife”

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“Smart landlords are evolving—are you keeping up? 👇”

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📢 OFFICE SPACE ISN’T DEAD—BUT YOUR RENTAL INCOME WILL BE IF YOU DON’T WAKE UP 🚨

For decades, landlords and developers thought four walls, desks, and a coffee machine were enough. Not anymore.

👇 Read the full article here: https://t.co/AlnaohQK3J

🔹 #CommercialRealEstate

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“Smart landlords are evolving—are you keeping up? 👇”

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📢 OFFICE SPACE ISN’T DEAD—BUT YOUR RENTAL INCOME WILL BE IF YOU DON’T WAKE UP 🚨

For decades, landlords and developers thought four walls, desks, and a coffee machine were enough. Not anymore.

👇 Read the full article here: https://t.co/AlnaohQK3J

🔹 #CommercialRealEstate

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📢 OFFICE SPACE ISN’T DEAD—BUT YOUR RENTAL INCOME WILL BE IF YOU DON’T WAKE UP 🚨

For decades, landlords and developers thought four walls, desks, and a coffee machine were enough. Not anymore.

👇 Read the full article here: https://t.co/AlnaohQK3J

🔹 #CommercialRealEstate

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The Property Developer’s Dictionary:

📌 ‘Minor delays’ = The contractor can’t tell us when

💸 ‘Cash flow positive’ = Until the tenant defaults

🔧 ‘Low-maintenance acquisition’ =
Seller has done no maintenance

🚀 ‘Great investment’ = For the broker

#investing #property