Real Estate Investor · the villages, FL · Member since 2008 · 5k+ posts · 3k+ votes
17y
I'm fairly happy with my situation. I did make a lot of money in RE. As many know , I retired at 29 and raised 6 kids. I did travel and play a lot. Boring. We just finished our 24th cruise and I've been to most countries. We already have our 25th and 26th cruise reserved.26th will be a 27 day cruise!! So, I got back into real estate, and have been buying and building like crazy for last couple years. All of this goes into trusts for my grand kids and future generations. My early history is related in the Meet The Investor section of BP and also in a book I wrote and have given to many BP members. Rich.
Real Estate Investor · the villages, FL · Member since 2008 · 5k+ posts · 3k+ votes
17y
I'm fairly happy with my situation. I did make a lot of money in RE. As many know , I retired at 29 and raised 6 kids. I did travel and play a lot. Boring. We just finished our 24th cruise and I've been to most countries. We already have our 25th and 26th cruise reserved.26th will be a 27 day cruise!! So, I got back into real estate, and have been buying and building like crazy for last couple years. All of this goes into trusts for my grand kids and future generations. My early history is related in the Meet The Investor section of BP and also in a book I wrote and have given to many BP members. Rich.
Altus, OK · Member since 2008 · 2k+ posts · 690 votes
17y
Originally posted by Rich Weese:
I'm fairly happy with my situation. I did make a lot of money in RE. As many know , I retired at 29 and raised 6 kids. I did travel and play a lot. Boring. We just finished our 24th cruise and I've been to most countries. We already have our 25th and 26th cruise reserved.26th will be a 27 day cruise!! So, I got back into real estate, and have been buying and building like crazy for last couple years. All of this goes into trusts for my grand kids and future generations. My early history is related in the Meet The Investor section of BP and also in a book I wrote and have given to many BP members. Rich.
Aurora, IL · Member since 2008 · 153 posts · 20 votes
17y
me too lol....I'd sit back and enjoy it for a little while (Lord knows i'd worked my butt off to earn it). I'm sure I would get bored and have to find something to do.
Real Estate Investor · San Antonio, TX · Member since 2008 · 553 posts · 20 votes
17y
Matt,
I'd probably do some traveling spend a lot of time studying subjects that interest me maybe go back to school but, I've never really needed someone to tell me what books to read. I have always found immersing myself in something and speaking with successful individuals in the industry to be what I enjoy.
Practice some philanthropy.
I'm particularly interested in patients, cosmology, particle physics and especially alternative energy.
Maybe settle down find a good women have a couple children.
Actually this is more of what I am planning on doing in five years than what I would do if but, guess the only difference between a goal and a dream is the PLAN!
Real Estate Investor · OH · Member since 2008 · 4k+ posts · 1k+ votes
17y
As Rich said, being retired is B O R I N G! I can't do it. You can only play so much and that gets to be routine. So, my path was to build my business to the point that I could semi-retire and work just the amount that I want to (typically about 12-16 hours each week).
What do I like to do? Go camping; mountain biking; scuba diving; motorcycle riding; snow boarding, etc.
Phoenix, AZ · Member since 2008 · 34 posts · 1 vote
17y
I think I would spend some time painting more. A passion of mine I don't have much time to do anymore . I also think it wouldn't be long before I'd look for a way to turn my hobby into a money maker. ..I belive everyone needs something productive to do everyday to live a happier, longer life.
Real Estate Investor · Miami Lakes, FL · Member since 2009 · 1 post · 0 votes
17y
I would definitely travel more and maybe study something in a foreign country for a few months, nothing heavy just something different. Then back to creating a legacy for the grandchildren.
Real Estate Investor · Harrisburg, PA · Member since 2008 · 716 posts · 41 votes
17y
I haven't gone to 'work' in a long time. I go to 'play' everyday. That is not to say I am retired, I just really enjoy my life and what I do each day.
Thus, "if I got rich" I would keep doing the same thing.
Not to go all philosophical on you, but I have never believed 'rich' or 'successful' to be defined by the amount of money in my pocket or bank account. To me it is family, health, happiness, and enjoying what one does.
Real Estate Investor · Cookeville, TN · Member since 2008 · 34 posts · 1 vote
17y
I've had the money and I've been broke. Having money is much more fun, but it doesn't make you any smarter or healthier or more respected.
Someone once said , " Just do the work and the money will follow". "Then take it and do as much good with it as you can" !! You'll be happy
sandy, OR · Member since 2009 · 18 posts · 0 votes
17y
fishing, fishing and.... oh yeah, more fishing. spend more time with my wife and kids and id probably go to school to do me some learnin'. i have so many interests i could definitely kill some time in a class room.
Real Estate Investor · Member since 2008 · 340 posts · 34 votes
17y
Go back to school and get my a Master’s in History or International Relations
Volunteer more
Become more politically involved at the grass roots level
Travel like crazy
Ride motorcycles all over the place (like Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman have done)
However, I doubt I’d ever FULLY retire. Doing deals is too much fun.
Real Estate Investor · OH · Member since 2008 · 1k+ posts · 86 votes
17y
First I would sleep.. Then I would hunt, fish and when I got bored with that, I would figure out what type of business's that are needed to bring my community back and then start those business's.
Developer · Waikoloa, HI · Member since 2009 · 82 posts · 0 votes
17y
I would travel to places I have never been and to places that I have been in the past to see the changes. I would find ways to create more jobs for people. I would create foundations to help people to be financially secure. I would find ways to teach financial education in our schools. I would help family and friends on how to create financial freedom.
Bailey, CO · Member since 2009 · 36 posts · 1 vote
17y
I will definitely enjoy of what I have earned from my hard work in REI, like travel, have wonderful time with my family I'll give what ever they ask for.