All of you have been a fantastic resource and I think this forum is absolutely amazing.

So I've been researching, reading and gathering advice and picking the brains of people who have lived here their entire lives and plan on moving forward into purchasing a house for a buy and hold strategy to build wealth, equity, and eventually retire at a fantastic age of 35.

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@Matt Devincenzo, fantastic advice!

@Jerone Hammond Fantastic!!

I've owned and rehabbed houses before but they where either projects assisting family members or they where organic efforts of my own with no clear focus.I have worked in the corporate world for 15 years owning and operating a business along the way.I have a successful career in the Telecommunications industry but I'm starting to dream the dreams of financial independence through real estate investment.The wealth of knowledge found here is FANTASTIC and really appreciated!

Looked fantastic, more rustic and earthy than solid paint color, and this was a more traditional home.

This is a FANTASTIC forum with a wealth of information.

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What a fantastic resource.