My advice to investors is simple: focus on educating yourself, improving your skills, and striving to become the best investor possible.Don't waste valuable time managing your properties!

The 1% rule is just a guideline that many are striving for, but not necessarily possible in all markets.  

I strive to help investors make the best decision and make the best profit possible, even in detriment of my own income - standard of Ethics require us to work for the best benefit of our customers .... this will give you immense power, infinite leads, repeat business, and good thankful friends (which, for me is much more valuable than money).I see you have your license less than 2 year ago, so I understand you are still full of pragmatic dreams but you will soon get to understand how broad our profession can be and discover the different ways you can service the public and still offer excellent value; you will find a changing world where the customer is being increasingly empowered by technology and market disruptors.

Should we no longer strive towards achieving previous awards?

Thing is I've always wanted to strive to live a minimalist existence.

Everyone should strive to be financially free so they can pursue whatever interests them; it sounds like you are close to doing that.

Regards,Scott Miller Originally posted by "strive for the life":1.if you buy rentals at a bit of a discount, and there is equity in it when you get it, how long do you wait from purchase before you refi to take the money (to buy other properties)2.rule of thumb how long in between standard cash out refinances, 5 yrs, 7yrs, play it by ear?

To me that is a huge reason why I continue to strive to become a Sophisticated Investor.Thank you so much for your response! 

I know I will never stop learning, and I strive to learn more every day.

That is what we always strive to provide during our meetings.