I just bought a house to make into a high end STR in Phoenix.Think of it this way, if you sell bananas and everybody decides to sell bananas, there is still a demand for bananas even though there is more competition.

I would go with a cream/beige invitation envelope, stamp choice isn't too important however.

One mom requested a special ice cream for her teenage daughter.

Gap, Banana Republic, J.

Use your money to buy an ice cream truck.

Stick with light colors in the tan-sand-beige-greige range, white woodwork (easy touch-ups), with maybe a pale blue or cream for baths, utility rooms, closets, etc.

You can sear it first if you don't mind an extra dirty pan to wash; I don't bother.Add a bit of liquid, maybe an inch in the bottom of the pot: red wine, broth, brandy, water with a Tablespoon of soy sauce, or coffee (yes, coffee).Sprinkle some seasonings on top of everything: onion powder, a clove of fresh garlic, chili powder if you are going Mexican, basil and oregano if you are going Italian, maybe a can of cream of mushroom soup.

I am not saying that we are in for peaches and cream going forward...just that financial doom isn't coming.There really aren't many things that can be done to protect yourself from hyperinflation and buying precious metals won't work either.

"Sorry, no ice cream tonight, your blood sugar is too high."

Because it is so "blind" you would have to go "bananas" and throw at least 400 per month to HOPEFULLY generate a few good leads worth your time.