In real estate I’m known as the Grave Dancer. That was the title of an article I wrote back in 1976, and the nickname stuck. Some might see buying and creating value from others’ mistakes as a form of exploitation, but I see it as giving neglected or devalued assets, in any industry, new life. And often in my career I’ve been the only bidder for them—the last chance for a resurrection. I’m not claiming to be altruistic—just optimistic, and confident that I can turn those assets around.