Both poverty and riches are the offspring of thought”Mans Search for Meaning: - “What matters, is not the meaning of life in general but rather the specific meaning of a person’s life at a given moment”The Richest Man in Babylon: - “To attract goodluck to oneself, it is necessary to take advantage of opportunities” - “Men of action are favored by the goodness of good luck”The Millionaire Next Door: - “Looks can be deceiving”

2.) looking for advice on how to deploy 600+ thousand dollars into real estate and start receiving the cash flow from it without having to pull the 401(k) out and swallow the tax ramifications.I currently own 13 units and receive healthy cash flow from all of them, but I am looking to increase my cash flow so I can ease into the next phase of my life which includes work of a different kind but not doesn’t having a 9 to 5 job.Thanks in advance!

@Mark CruseIf you have a lot more going on in your life then don’t respond.

And then they cant understand why all the things that happen in those asset class's are happening to them they only fall back on their personal life experinces not the reality of life of a life long tenant.  

Josh Holley should probably rethink his life. 

However, you will have PMI for life of loan most likely and there are usually higher premiums to originate FHA loan.

I have lived in Columbus almost my whole life.

And unless your going to hold for life ( which not many do) Appreciation is where the wealth is made..

That ONE will change your life :) GO GET EM.

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