It's not fun dealing with aging parents.

So, in reality every month your moving close and closer to sucking out months/years of profits via items aging out, cap-x coming to bear. 

Only "CASH OUT" of your IRA in cash of an emergency or you are at retirement age. 

If you can get a better deal on the home due to age its a fine and if you need financing banks do not judge year built. 

We are living in the age of marketing. 

Some of his advice didn't age well.

@Chris Seveney & @Jay Hinrichs Together you raised a good topic of discussion which is the new age Co-GP.

Here are a few key pitfalls to be aware of:Common Challenges:1.Aging Properties: Many Section 8-eligible homes are older, which often means higher maintenance and repair costs. 

though everyone at the closing could not believe that I was only 19 years old and buying their first duplex it made me feel really special and and good knowing I was performing better than anyone near my age group.

You may already know him as you guys were in the league about the same time (and I believe you're the same age).