It was rolled up with my name & account number on it as I had been doing since age 12.

I guess my most recent inspiration has come from approaching retirement age.

Those who consider REI to be a way to easy/quick money.I guess we will have to agree to disagree.You sound like you beleive that Newbes were born under a rock yesterday.It is almost impossible for anyone above the age of 15 to not know or at least think that one can create wealth by investing in Real Estate.

Yeah...perhaps he just feels particularly generous given his age and opportunity to give back.

Depending on the age of the kids, CPS should may have been called.

I don't know Vikram's age (and I hope V looks better than the avatar).

This is a very broad question and it depends on your age, what you are trying to do, etc.

However, like Jon has pointed out the term seasoning when referring to loans requires time or aging would be another word to use.

Both own or have owned over 50 properties but their ages vary tremendously.

lol...i must confess it reminds me of the time i had just fallen in love. ages ago.....the feeling of being distracted...i feel the same now...distracted at work...at home....lol...