This was one critic’s response to the recent announcement by the U.S.

New Amazon HQ2: I think we all heard of the Amazon HQ2 announcement and the expansion plan for the coming years, so keep in mind what will happen in the future.

Just saw this article on the HomeAway acquisition that was announced today.

I think if they are an active member here it is sort of an insurance policy - if they screw you over you will likely announce on here to everyone about the awful experience you had.

Looking for a restaurant that has maybe a side or back room where we can all hang out, that way everyone is free to eat and drink, we can stay for dinner if people want, etc.Location announcement soon!

I'm excited to announce that I am buying my FIRST property as a real estate investor.

Got my airfare and hotel when the dates were announced! 

As we progress we will be posting pictures of the home as well.. and announcing our next markets for our next home giveaway.I want to also reiterate that 100% of our efforts is donated and all houses will go into the program as absolute cost. 

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