This is what he said should be done with his $60 Billion after he passes on:"My advice to the trustee couldn't be more simple: Put 10% of the cash in short-term government bonds and 90% in a very low-cost S&P 500 index fund.

Even a YUGE portfolio of dividend stock or bonds can't throw off that much cash these days (without selling the underlying assets).

I decided to invest with them to diversify my portfolio and treat these houses like a bond because the monthly cash flow is constant without any headaches.Now saying that, if you are fine "hitting singles and doubles" I'd go with them.

Then you can sort all you transaction by category, sub category, tag etc.At any stage you can export the entire file of transactions or sort and then export the list in a "CSV" file for Excel (or Lotus 123 if still using)  It has a nice set of graphics for Assets, Expenses, Net Worth, Income with several time period filters and comparisons (I have not used it long enough to have comparisons yet).Mint handles Stocks and Bonds and gives you a quick look at your top 3 performers and Losers when you sign in.  

Also the ground was treated and we have termite inspection bond.  

Account Closed  my dad was in the recreational land business and I cut my teeth at this.. this same sentiment has been with us since at least the 50s  .. with WI IL MI residents buying florida..Or Canadians buying in PHX.. or other snow birds.CA folks want out of where they are living and want to go to semi rural areas.. 

So ..I've convinced myself that a tax free state municipal bond fund is the way to go.

.#2 You’re in ControlWhen you invest in stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, you’re trusting other people to make the right decisions.

otherwise it has no teeth:  USELESS!!!

Bonds?