And YES, far FAR too often I am seeing people stack up UN-realized expenses at a compounding rate, to give selves a false sense of "profit" on whatever monthly/quarterly capital there moving around. 

The whole point of having chemicals (and yes, salt is a chemical compound) is to mitigate bacteria growth, it's science. 

(if this makes no sense to you, research the 80's)Yes, fundamentals apply like compounding returns, proper use of leverage, appreciating assets etc etc, but the specific's of the how-to's, the "plays" one runs, how you play the game, it's a different game than '19'. 

It is amazing how many times I have seen the cash flow represented as rent - PITI and to compound the issue they did not realize the ADU would increase their property tax.   

I'd expect for example, all else equal, for more rent growth in Denver, CO, than Memphis, TN, over the next 20 years, compounding from current rates.

., privileged communication) and Youngstowner (where omerta is still a thing), I sometimes learn things I cannot discuss.

You’re pulling money from a long-term compounding vehicle to fund a potentially higher-risk asset.

I think Collin is being a little tongue in cheek with the Boone's Farm comment.I work with a local, large wine store, wait for their semi-annual sales when they compound discounts and buy 2 cases of each (white & red) for the largest discount.Basically I'm setting out wine that retails for $11-12-13 that I have paid $7-8 a bottle.  

And you’re able to confidently predict an 16 - 18% annualized return COMPOUNDED ROI.  

Your options at that point would be tremendous given the savings and compounding.