We might choose to go in another direction from them or follow them, either way they are the forming force.My grandmother used to flip houses and my parents never really had a job, always self employed, primarily with RE.To accumulate assets and retire early is deeply ingrained.

Investing is about making a choice to accumulate money rather than spend.

I never considered REI anything other than a long term investment until I started researching more creative ways to accumulate properties.

I became much more frugal and truly realized that wealth is not about what you spend, but what you accumulate.

Every day you hold these you're accumulating more tax bills.

As long as your are making a profit and you off set the marketing fees you have accumulated, you are good to go.

A dishwasher would be a better investment if you're going to add anything (and could help cut down on pests versus letting neglected dishes accumulate in the sink before hand-washing).2) The deck would be more of an equity play.

I have been accumulating funds for several years and recently made my first purchase using them and partnering with myself.

My 3 - 5 year plan is to conduct 2 - 3 flips per year while also accumulating 1 - 2 rental properties per year until I'm eligible to retire from the Navy.

Popcorn ceilings accumulate grunge too.My guess if it is 10+ years old is that it is Navajo White or something in the yellow/beige family?