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Miranda Simon Long term Success in Real Estate
5 November 2018 | 106 replies
So many people treat it like a hobby, where they look for or do deals whenever they feel up to it and that won't work long term or lead to success. 
Karen Margrave People are fleeing California, are you?
26 January 2019 | 311 replies
I'm a Rich CALPERS Millionaire Retiree. but I own a 39 unit apartment complex "hobby" which I spend about 2 hours per week keeping track of.
Alicia Tingey Geddes Advice on where to invest for new investors
3 May 2022 | 54 replies
The Triangle offers a great quality of life, no matter your hobbies or interests. 
Jane S. How to prevent angry tenants destroying my property
16 June 2022 | 21 replies
Now on to his next lease violation which is tracking grease into the house from his “hobby” of motorcycle repair.
Jeremy Barren New Member and Future Investor in Vancouver/Portland Market
6 January 2021 | 26 replies
I know the fishing and crabbing is good which is a hobby I wish I did more of but has nothing to do with the investment thesis.
Steven Coppola Will renting ever Die?
27 August 2018 | 65 replies
@Steven Coppola @Chris Purcell@Chris Purcell has a point @Steven Coppola, you need to get a hobby man.
Julie Hill Renting out per room vs. entire house
10 January 2019 | 11 replies
I'm an assistant director, RE is my side hustle/hobby (though those lines are rapidly becoming blurred!).  
Account Closed Future firefighter LA COUNTY, my gameplan
28 July 2020 | 2 replies
I can't really do the outdoor hobbies I enjoy here so other than working on my fitness and being good at my job is really my only option.
Matthew Pinkston An Iowan in Tokyo
14 September 2015 | 20 replies
I'm an Iowan who has found his way to Tokyo, Japan to work as a programmer.Although I truly enjoy programming as a profession, my real dream is to become a full-time investor and continue programming as a hobby
Tucker Cummings REI Reply - Too Good To Be True?
23 August 2024 | 181 replies
I'm starting to lean towards this having enough problems that despite the massive monthly cost savings, this program just is not consistent and reliable enough if this is your business instead of a hobby.