There is old molded food in containers everywhere like someone started to clean out the refrigerator and then abruptly stopped.

Of course, you can get private money from any number of sources without buying an expensive Wholesale-Your-Way-to-Riches guru course. 

I, husband Josh, read Rich Dad, Poor Dad, about a month ago, and then Cashflow Quadrant... both in about 6 days.  

I would not advise going down that roadCheck out the Rich Dad Poor Dad book "Tax Loopholes" by Garrett Sutton to learn other ways...

After reading Rich Dad Poor Dad, Brandon's book on rental properties, and many podcasts, here we are.

I bet over 80% who send out first batch and fail never do another ... as for us Californians its like those that got rich in the gold mining days.. they were the one's selling the pots and pans  :)  best of luck 

Would you suggest Kiyosaki's "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" or his "Cashflow Quadrant"?

If you haven't gotten a chance read the BP books and Rich Dad Poor Dad. 

Currently have a 7 year mortgage at 3.5% fixed and I don't plan on moving once it's paid off (and I won't be refinancing).I remember when I first moved out here complaining about the food not having any flavor and seeking out to find Tacos de Mexico on Santa Fe. 

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