One of the hardest part of the MTR strategy is dealing with the emotional roller coaster that exists when a listing is about to open up again. 

As I like to say, you all can go on the roller coasters while you will find me in the lazy river.

Rather than trading depreciating paper for a digital paper that produces a roller coaster of emotions, I'd rather trade it for REAL income-producing assets that appreciate over time and give me more paper.

I’ll drop a couple pics for now and update with more details of my journey so far on this roller coaster ride I’ve been on.

Equity in properties is a roller coaster, you gradually increase your equity, before it is lost in a recession. 

There's no telling what's going to happen with interest rates - we're currently on a roller coaster while wearing a blindfold. 

Distractions with career which cause roller coaster of available time to learn/research/connect for that first out of state investment property.

It's a fun roller coaster, stay in it - you'll be glad you did.

Coffee mugs, coasters, pint glasses, blankets, or shirts could also fit into this category. 

This is in sharp contrast to our properties near Santa Cruz, California, where we spend most of our time and energy.Californian's are known to be laid back and soft compared to east-coasters.