I always would get a kick out of agents who would boast "we are back to 2006 prices", because that's still way behind inflation.  

We are checking out a real estate fund that boasts 20-40% returns but liquidity is gone and it is not back by property.Or should I invest in a flips/ buy and holds?

The fact that you would run onto this site to boast about getting a couple liens also leads me to that conclusion.  1)  There is a reason why you paid minimum bid for 2.  

Of course, I want to be respectful of Chinese culture and avoid any boasting or inappropriate self-centeredness.

Getting started in real estate investing with an owner occupy multi-family is a smart way to go if you can generate decent cash flow.I would suggest that you start attending the local REIAs, Both Rarebird and North West REIA boast a group of really knowledgeable investors and it will give you a chance to network and learn about the industry.

Above all of the negative news and reports, you'll be surprised to hear who made the top 10 best markets for real estate marketing.Despite jokes that you can buy homes in this city for less cash than a car, Detroit has seen a resurgence, boasting a 16.2% return on real estate investments.Thanks Bigger Pockets!

It won't be as nice as replacing it, but at least you can boast that it has wood floors. and by not keeping the honey oak color you are modernizing it as much as possible. 

Isn't it ironic how Obama boasts about how many more citizens have health insurance post-Obamacare, yet he neglects to mention that he basically forced people to either buy it or pay more taxes?

For example "Welcome to your new home resting in a beautiful community boasting 35 acres of winding roads, big, beautiful oak trees, in a quiet country setting!

it gets boring reading the posts on here where everyone boasts about how they still drive a 1996 accord but have 20 rental properties.