Keep the old car, opt for the cheaper cell phone plan (and don't go over your minutes/data), don't eat out for every meal (good for both your wallet and your health), don't buy expensive clothes, etc.

don't throw the baby out with the bath water" type of thing.

They need a place to put dirty workboots, work clothing and equipment.

Please be honest and it's ok to call the baby ugly so to speak.

I took baby steps to the point now that I raise money from investors.

Wear clothing that is professional but easy to move around in (and possibly run in, so shoes too!).

We have no experience or knowledge of anything real estate related and our plans/goals are in their baby stages.

However, this buy and hold real estate business is my baby.

They pay cash for everything (cars, education, clothes, food, vacations) and leverage when it makes sense (real estate).

Buy warm clothes and coats and see how many houses you can buy 6 months after we get a cold snap where it hits -20 to minus 30 degrees and doesn't get above zero degrees for 3 or 4 weeks .