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[quote=deadzone][quote=sdsurfer][quote=JBurkett19]Try living in your diversified portfolio. What no bed or toilet in there? Try growing food to eat in the back yard of your diversified portofilio. Outside of water, there is no other asset more important that land. In order for land to be best utilized, you need a dwelling on it, water to it and at least a piece to grow something.

Yes, other investments over time (given the right times of jumping in and out) might pay more money. But, no other investment protects you dignity, like a place to lay your head and a toilet to go in.[/quote]
I agree with you J. Of course I could spend my life worrying about when to get in or out of a certain industry/stock whatever. However, I’m too busy. I’ve got a job and a family to raise and I think theres a south swell on the way. I think I’m gonna hop on my bike and coast down Leucadia Blvd with my board and jump in the water. I love the aspect of owning my home and never thought I’d be able to get a detached home in Encinitas a short bike ride the beach without selling my soul. I feel really fortunate to think that if the &$#t hit the fan I could probably just get a job as a valet and still pay my mortgage at the rate I got last November. I dont plan to, but I could. On second thought…that would allow me to surf pretty much all day?

I love all the propaganda calls on this thread. I think it’s called disagreeing with you. It’s only propaganda if you see it that way.[/quote]

Alternately, while my landlord is dealing with the plumbing and other maintenance issues, I am out surfing or playing golf. On weekends when the typical homeowner is spending all day at Home Depot, I am surfing or playing golf. Yeah you guys are right, home ownership rules and renting just kills your quality of life.[/quote]
Did anyone say that renting kills your quality of life? I know I did’nt. I just said I’m stoked that I bought to agree with the OP. If you decide to rent good for you. If you decide to buy good for you. I actually do go to Home Depot a lot though. I like building things. I’m building a killer wraparound deck to my home. Something I never did when I rented because I was’nt going to upgrade someone elses home. I was always the guy that lived in the dirt cheap rathole right across from the water and I loved every bit of that being closer to the waves all through college, but now I have a family and it is nice to be able to improve my place a bit now and enjoy it with them.

I also had a nightmare landlord on Neptune so I’m glad to not have to argue with her that the plumbing issue might not be because of me with the property being a triplex.

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[quote=JBurkett19]Try living in your diversified portfolio. What no bed or toilet in there? Try growing food to eat in the back yard of your diversified portofilio. Outside of water, there is no other asset more important that land. In order for land to be best utilized, you need a dwelling on it, water to it and at least a piece to grow something.

Yes, other investments over time (given the right times of jumping in and out) might pay more money. But, no other investment protects you dignity, like a place to lay your head and a toilet to go in.[/quote]
I agree with you J. Of course I could spend my life worrying about when to get in or out of a certain industry/stock whatever. However, I’m too busy. I’ve got a job and a family to raise and I think theres a south swell on the way. I think I’m gonna hop on my bike and coast down Leucadia Blvd with my board and jump in the water. I love the aspect of owning my home and never thought I’d be able to get a detached home in Encinitas a short bike ride the beach without selling my soul. I feel really fortunate to think that if the &$#t hit the fan I could probably just get a job as a valet and still pay my mortgage at the rate I got last November. I dont plan to, but I could. On second thought…that would allow me to surf pretty much all day?

I love all the propaganda calls on this thread. I think it’s called disagreeing with you. It’s only propaganda if you see it that way.

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[quote=JBurkett19]Try living in your diversified portfolio. What no bed or toilet in there? Try growing food to eat in the back yard of your diversified portofilio. Outside of water, there is no other asset more important that land. In order for land to be best utilized, you need a dwelling on it, water to it and at least a piece to grow something.

Yes, other investments over time (given the right times of jumping in and out) might pay more money. But, no other investment protects you dignity, like a place to lay your head and a toilet to go in.[/quote]
I agree with you J. Of course I could spend my life worrying about when to get in or out of a certain industry/stock whatever. However, I’m too busy. I’ve got a job and a family to raise and I think theres a south swell on the way. I think I’m gonna hop on my bike and coast down Leucadia Blvd with my board and jump in the water. I love the aspect of owning my home and never thought I’d be able to get a detached home in Encinitas a short bike ride the beach without selling my soul. I feel really fortunate to think that if the &$#t hit the fan I could probably just get a job as a valet and still pay my mortgage at the rate I got last November. I dont plan to, but I could. On second thought…that would allow me to surf pretty much all day?

I love all the propaganda calls on this thread. I think it’s called disagreeing with you. It’s only propaganda if you see it that way.

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[quote=JBurkett19]Try living in your diversified portfolio. What no bed or toilet in there? Try growing food to eat in the back yard of your diversified portofilio. Outside of water, there is no other asset more important that land. In order for land to be best utilized, you need a dwelling on it, water to it and at least a piece to grow something.

Yes, other investments over time (given the right times of jumping in and out) might pay more money. But, no other investment protects you dignity, like a place to lay your head and a toilet to go in.[/quote]
I agree with you J. Of course I could spend my life worrying about when to get in or out of a certain industry/stock whatever. However, I’m too busy. I’ve got a job and a family to raise and I think theres a south swell on the way. I think I’m gonna hop on my bike and coast down Leucadia Blvd with my board and jump in the water. I love the aspect of owning my home and never thought I’d be able to get a detached home in Encinitas a short bike ride the beach without selling my soul. I feel really fortunate to think that if the &$#t hit the fan I could probably just get a job as a valet and still pay my mortgage at the rate I got last November. I dont plan to, but I could. On second thought…that would allow me to surf pretty much all day?

I love all the propaganda calls on this thread. I think it’s called disagreeing with you. It’s only propaganda if you see it that way.

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[quote=JBurkett19]Try living in your diversified portfolio. What no bed or toilet in there? Try growing food to eat in the back yard of your diversified portofilio. Outside of water, there is no other asset more important that land. In order for land to be best utilized, you need a dwelling on it, water to it and at least a piece to grow something.

Yes, other investments over time (given the right times of jumping in and out) might pay more money. But, no other investment protects you dignity, like a place to lay your head and a toilet to go in.[/quote]
I agree with you J. Of course I could spend my life worrying about when to get in or out of a certain industry/stock whatever. However, I’m too busy. I’ve got a job and a family to raise and I think theres a south swell on the way. I think I’m gonna hop on my bike and coast down Leucadia Blvd with my board and jump in the water. I love the aspect of owning my home and never thought I’d be able to get a detached home in Encinitas a short bike ride the beach without selling my soul. I feel really fortunate to think that if the &$#t hit the fan I could probably just get a job as a valet and still pay my mortgage at the rate I got last November. I dont plan to, but I could. On second thought…that would allow me to surf pretty much all day?

I love all the propaganda calls on this thread. I think it’s called disagreeing with you. It’s only propaganda if you see it that way.

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[quote=JBurkett19]Try living in your diversified portfolio. What no bed or toilet in there? Try growing food to eat in the back yard of your diversified portofilio. Outside of water, there is no other asset more important that land. In order for land to be best utilized, you need a dwelling on it, water to it and at least a piece to grow something.

Yes, other investments over time (given the right times of jumping in and out) might pay more money. But, no other investment protects you dignity, like a place to lay your head and a toilet to go in.[/quote]
I agree with you J. Of course I could spend my life worrying about when to get in or out of a certain industry/stock whatever. However, I’m too busy. I’ve got a job and a family to raise and I think theres a south swell on the way. I think I’m gonna hop on my bike and coast down Leucadia Blvd with my board and jump in the water. I love the aspect of owning my home and never thought I’d be able to get a detached home in Encinitas a short bike ride the beach without selling my soul. I feel really fortunate to think that if the &$#t hit the fan I could probably just get a job as a valet and still pay my mortgage at the rate I got last November. I dont plan to, but I could. On second thought…that would allow me to surf pretty much all day?

I love all the propaganda calls on this thread. I think it’s called disagreeing with you. It’s only propaganda if you see it that way.

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[quote=walterwhite]Odds are you are never going to earn enough to spend more time w family. It’s now or never.

Citation: cats in the cradle by Harry chapin[/quote]
That’s pretty amazing Walter. I actually referenced that song just the other day when I was talking to my Mom while we were trying to coordinate a family trip and she was mad because I was going to miss dinner because I had to leave to drive up after work. It’s crazy how a song can be so timeless and true no matter when it was written.

All in all I’m a very fortunate man already. I think I work less than some people.

Thanks for commenting Walter. I was on the fence if I would be able to drive up to visit my grandma after work today or later this week. Per your comment I’m going up today.

Now or never Man. So true. Thanks.

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[quote=walterwhite]Odds are you are never going to earn enough to spend more time w family. It’s now or never.

Citation: cats in the cradle by Harry chapin[/quote]
That’s pretty amazing Walter. I actually referenced that song just the other day when I was talking to my Mom while we were trying to coordinate a family trip and she was mad because I was going to miss dinner because I had to leave to drive up after work. It’s crazy how a song can be so timeless and true no matter when it was written.

All in all I’m a very fortunate man already. I think I work less than some people.

Thanks for commenting Walter. I was on the fence if I would be able to drive up to visit my grandma after work today or later this week. Per your comment I’m going up today.

Now or never Man. So true. Thanks.

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[quote=walterwhite]Odds are you are never going to earn enough to spend more time w family. It’s now or never.

Citation: cats in the cradle by Harry chapin[/quote]
That’s pretty amazing Walter. I actually referenced that song just the other day when I was talking to my Mom while we were trying to coordinate a family trip and she was mad because I was going to miss dinner because I had to leave to drive up after work. It’s crazy how a song can be so timeless and true no matter when it was written.

All in all I’m a very fortunate man already. I think I work less than some people.

Thanks for commenting Walter. I was on the fence if I would be able to drive up to visit my grandma after work today or later this week. Per your comment I’m going up today.

Now or never Man. So true. Thanks.

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[quote=walterwhite]Odds are you are never going to earn enough to spend more time w family. It’s now or never.

Citation: cats in the cradle by Harry chapin[/quote]
That’s pretty amazing Walter. I actually referenced that song just the other day when I was talking to my Mom while we were trying to coordinate a family trip and she was mad because I was going to miss dinner because I had to leave to drive up after work. It’s crazy how a song can be so timeless and true no matter when it was written.

All in all I’m a very fortunate man already. I think I work less than some people.

Thanks for commenting Walter. I was on the fence if I would be able to drive up to visit my grandma after work today or later this week. Per your comment I’m going up today.

Now or never Man. So true. Thanks.

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[quote=walterwhite]Odds are you are never going to earn enough to spend more time w family. It’s now or never.

Citation: cats in the cradle by Harry chapin[/quote]
That’s pretty amazing Walter. I actually referenced that song just the other day when I was talking to my Mom while we were trying to coordinate a family trip and she was mad because I was going to miss dinner because I had to leave to drive up after work. It’s crazy how a song can be so timeless and true no matter when it was written.

All in all I’m a very fortunate man already. I think I work less than some people.

Thanks for commenting Walter. I was on the fence if I would be able to drive up to visit my grandma after work today or later this week. Per your comment I’m going up today.

Now or never Man. So true. Thanks.

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I wholeheartedly agree with you that being responsible seems to go unrewarded in a sense.

I guess I turn to real estate because I believe that although they can manipulate the RE market…it is to a lesser extent of the other markets. I truly get frustrated because I want to learn more about everything you mentioned above in order to make smart decisions with my money. However, when I read your post above it seems like you really know what your talking about and you end up with the same frustration because it does not make sense for them to do what they do.

Just like any other 33 year old I just want to provide for my family and get a decent return for my hard earned money so that one day I do not have to work so hard and can spend more time with my family as opposed to 80% of it working to provide for them.

Having a lot of family in Real Estate I was always amazed by how much my grandparents originally purchased property for, but when I talked to them about it they would always say, “that was a lot of money back then.” So I figure I’m going to try and buy property the way they did and hope for the best.

I feel like a stock or any other investment can go down to $0 without me doing anything wrong except not selling it in time.

A home can always provide a roof over someones head and even with the uncertainty of going up and down…it is always worth a certain amount per month.

I have a lot of respect for a lot of the people that contribute to this blog. I appreciate you bringing up this topic and know there are smart people reading this and would like one of them to tell me I’m wrong and I should do something else with my money because I know leaving it in the bank is not what I intend to do.

Thank you in advance for your time.

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I wholeheartedly agree with you that being responsible seems to go unrewarded in a sense.

I guess I turn to real estate because I believe that although they can manipulate the RE market…it is to a lesser extent of the other markets. I truly get frustrated because I want to learn more about everything you mentioned above in order to make smart decisions with my money. However, when I read your post above it seems like you really know what your talking about and you end up with the same frustration because it does not make sense for them to do what they do.

Just like any other 33 year old I just want to provide for my family and get a decent return for my hard earned money so that one day I do not have to work so hard and can spend more time with my family as opposed to 80% of it working to provide for them.

Having a lot of family in Real Estate I was always amazed by how much my grandparents originally purchased property for, but when I talked to them about it they would always say, “that was a lot of money back then.” So I figure I’m going to try and buy property the way they did and hope for the best.

I feel like a stock or any other investment can go down to $0 without me doing anything wrong except not selling it in time.

A home can always provide a roof over someones head and even with the uncertainty of going up and down…it is always worth a certain amount per month.

I have a lot of respect for a lot of the people that contribute to this blog. I appreciate you bringing up this topic and know there are smart people reading this and would like one of them to tell me I’m wrong and I should do something else with my money because I know leaving it in the bank is not what I intend to do.

Thank you in advance for your time.

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I wholeheartedly agree with you that being responsible seems to go unrewarded in a sense.

I guess I turn to real estate because I believe that although they can manipulate the RE market…it is to a lesser extent of the other markets. I truly get frustrated because I want to learn more about everything you mentioned above in order to make smart decisions with my money. However, when I read your post above it seems like you really know what your talking about and you end up with the same frustration because it does not make sense for them to do what they do.

Just like any other 33 year old I just want to provide for my family and get a decent return for my hard earned money so that one day I do not have to work so hard and can spend more time with my family as opposed to 80% of it working to provide for them.

Having a lot of family in Real Estate I was always amazed by how much my grandparents originally purchased property for, but when I talked to them about it they would always say, “that was a lot of money back then.” So I figure I’m going to try and buy property the way they did and hope for the best.

I feel like a stock or any other investment can go down to $0 without me doing anything wrong except not selling it in time.

A home can always provide a roof over someones head and even with the uncertainty of going up and down…it is always worth a certain amount per month.

I have a lot of respect for a lot of the people that contribute to this blog. I appreciate you bringing up this topic and know there are smart people reading this and would like one of them to tell me I’m wrong and I should do something else with my money because I know leaving it in the bank is not what I intend to do.

Thank you in advance for your time.

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I wholeheartedly agree with you that being responsible seems to go unrewarded in a sense.

I guess I turn to real estate because I believe that although they can manipulate the RE market…it is to a lesser extent of the other markets. I truly get frustrated because I want to learn more about everything you mentioned above in order to make smart decisions with my money. However, when I read your post above it seems like you really know what your talking about and you end up with the same frustration because it does not make sense for them to do what they do.

Just like any other 33 year old I just want to provide for my family and get a decent return for my hard earned money so that one day I do not have to work so hard and can spend more time with my family as opposed to 80% of it working to provide for them.

Having a lot of family in Real Estate I was always amazed by how much my grandparents originally purchased property for, but when I talked to them about it they would always say, “that was a lot of money back then.” So I figure I’m going to try and buy property the way they did and hope for the best.

I feel like a stock or any other investment can go down to $0 without me doing anything wrong except not selling it in time.

A home can always provide a roof over someones head and even with the uncertainty of going up and down…it is always worth a certain amount per month.

I have a lot of respect for a lot of the people that contribute to this blog. I appreciate you bringing up this topic and know there are smart people reading this and would like one of them to tell me I’m wrong and I should do something else with my money because I know leaving it in the bank is not what I intend to do.

Thank you in advance for your time.

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