It's creating a decent amount of dead grass that is getting progressively larger.

As the year progresses, I hope to grow closer to being ready to invest.My goals are to spend the next 5 years growing capital to invest with, and when ready, switch gears to create some passive income.

Im feeling real confident with my progress, knowledge and my action that I've taken...I can feel the Deals coming real soon!

It is good to hear you have some progress.

below is the urban dictionary's definition of hipster.alas...i think i have been and will have to be content to remain a friend-of-hipsters with a quasi-hipster mindset (i.e. low consumerism, progressive politics, counter-culture, love of art, lit, and knowledge in general) ... i do shop almost exclusively at thrift stores, but I don't think I could pull off the "effortlessly cool" look or a sudden love for indie rock...alas...- "Hipsters are a subculture of men and women typically in their 20's and 30's that value independent thinking, counter-culture, progressive politics, an appreciation of art and indie-rock, creativity, intelligence, and witty banter.

Good post Bryan. yes, the personal recourse is unlike that of securities, liquidating a firm for recovery.

Wondering if you have made any progress with this.

I am going to keep up with your progress.

So that story is much less bleak.I do think the American automotive industry has make a lot of progress.

I would imagine that you transition from the initial "hey, I wanna buy your house, so call me" to progressively more informational letters?