This isn’t just a listing.
It’s a reminder, that you don’t have to play it safe to be taken seriously.
We spend so much time trying to make the “right” move that we forget what makes any move meaningful: showing up as ourselves, unapologetically.
I’m not selling at this price because it makes perfect sense.
I’m doing it because it doesn’t, and that’s the point. It’s bold. It’s creative. It’s me. And that’s what I want more of in my life and in my work.
If this story inspires even one other person to do things their way, to bring curiosity, play, and personality into what they build. then it’s already a win.
Let’s begin.
For those of you who don’t know:
Previously on The Live Alchemist…
2023.
Fueled by coffee, blind optimism, and a borderline unhealthy obsession with spreadsheets, I went all in, picking up 16 rental units in Sioux Falls.
Things were looking good…
Until two buildings showed up like plot-twist villains with sky-high interest rates. I tried to sell.
LoopNet was the battlefield.
But the only offers I got?
"$1 million."
"$700k under asking."
“LOL. No.” (— Me)
Then… radio silence.
The listing expired.
That’s when I got the text.
“Hey man, your listing expired.”
Derek (my friend, former co-owner, trusted realtor and wingman😏)
At first, I ignored it. 🫠
Then I did something irrationally bold:
"Let’s list the whole thing."
All 16 units. Four buildings. One giant leap of faith.
I ran the numbers, punched out a clean 6% cap rate, and said:
“$3,542,000. That’s the number.”
Logical. Justifiable. Seemed right.
Until this morning...
When I walked into a meeting with Derek, Judd, and Ron with The Ron Weber Team. and things didn’t go quite how I expected.
I asked how they felt about the price.
The overall sentiment?
It was too high.
Especially stacked up against new construction hitting the market at more competitive numbers.
And they weren’t wrong.
With new construction, warranties, and interest rates, it didn’t make sense to list at $3.54M, or at least right now.
Following the meeting, here is what I emailed them moments ago:
Gentlemen,
Thanks again for your time today.
I think we can all agree that selling right now just isn’t the logical move. So instead, I’m choosing to lean into the irrational, and run with it.
We talked about needing to be under $800,000 per building so minimally, $799,000 per fourplex.
On my way up to the apartment, I hopped in the elevator, I punched 795 x 4 into the calculator, and landed at 3.18.
I thought, “Damn… that’s pretty close to pi. 3.14.”
And that’s when it hit me: none of this makes perfect sense anyway. So why not embrace the moment?
A 100% irrational number actually fits this perfectly. It’s creative, it draws people in, and it makes the listing memorable.
More fulfilling than chasing an extra $40,000, and way more fun. Plus, I get a good story, and so does anyone who’s reading it, or a part of it.
So, I’m leaning into what actually excites me about this process: being creative, having fun, telling a story, and taking people along for the journey, but this time, through the deal.
By embracing the irrational timing with a number that’s a little nerdy, a little bold, and still backed by fundamentals.
Price: $3,141,592.
(Yes, pi π. Talk about a sweet deal.)
I’m selling now because I want to spend more time doing the creative work I love, and this felt like the perfect place to start.
I’d truly appreciate it if you guys would be a part of that.
Here’s the listing description we’ll use:
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Offered at $3,141,592
(No, that’s not a typo. Yes, that’s pi (π) because this deal is just that sweet, and perfectly irrational, just like falling in love with real estate.)
This is your chance to own four townhome-style fourplexes, 16 total units, all nestled on W 93rd St in Sioux Falls.
With over $25,000 in combined gross monthly income, this portfolio is already producing cash and tenant-approved. Each unit lives like a standalone home, boosting tenant retention and long-term value.
Properties include:
3403, 3503, 3600, and 3604 W 93rd St.
The owner currently pays for trash, water, and lawn care, but water and trash are reimbursed through a monthly utility charge, keeping your net expenses low and operations smooth.
Whether you're an investor seeking stable, turnkey income or just someone who appreciates a well-baked deal, this portfolio offers the perfect slice of opportunity.
With a great location, and pricing that nods to math lovers, this is a rare find.
A deal as sweet, and as precise, as pi.
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Why This Matters
- It’s a story people will share, laugh about, and click into, which is more than you can say for the sea of $799,999 listings out there. That kind of attention? You can’t buy it, but you can list it.
- It’ll get people talking:
- “Did you see that listing on the Ron Weber Team? It’s literally Pi.”
- That kind of word-of-mouth builds curiosity, clicks, and credibility, for the listing and the team behind it.
- Maybe this helps the Ron Weber Team win more business too, not just because of the deal, but because people remember the experience.
- I get to do more of what I love: Create, Celebrate, Give Purpose, and Add Value, and actually have fun in the process.
- And you guys get a one-of-a-kind story that almost no other listing agent in the country can tell.
- Lastly, and selfishly, I need more shit to write about.
Appreciate you guys being a part of this.
With admiration,
Dalton Noah Bristow