I make a good chunck of money at acquisition by getting a good deal, then the choice of rehab quality I do at the lower prices I get add even more value to the home upon exit.

Finally, some sanity.I've written numerous times here that I think a house you live in is nothing but an expensive doodad.

I'm not buying silver although I own a bit just for a rainy day.Other than real estate, guns are my choice right now...

Needless to say, my day time job was starting to suffer so I had to make a choice, either outsource and scale or go crazy.

It's hard for a new investor to form a relationship that would allow them first choice on the MLS.

I finally have a good question.

Don't get upset with anyone else but yourself if you made the choice NOT to attend the summit.

Even the last rental exit strategy finally bellied up on us (My family was working with me).

If your qualified funds have already been taxed, that's a different story.Yes, the 10% penalty is a PITA, but I'll concede it might be worth it.I do think you should contribute up to the company match in your 401-K, it's hard to imagine that being a bad move, even if all your investment choices stink (just leave it in a Stable Value fund).Probably a hell of a lot more advice in this thread than you asked for!

I have finally done that after 20+ yrs but where would we be if every trucking company decided to get out of the business?