And of course everyone is aware of the recent rate increases, and the likelihood of more to come. (3) China's President Xi is getting increasingly desperate to quash the outflow of capital, much of which landed in cash-only real estate purchases in North America, with a particular emphasis in California. (4) President Trump's immigration and trade policies (*whatever* they may be) appear likely to dampen foreign investment. (5) California's high earner/highly educated demographic is in negative growth; i.e., they're emigrating.Of course every part of the country faces most of these same changes and tendencies.

But since you already know your own goals then just answer "do your current goals trump the original goal when you got the 15 year mortgage"?  

The all cash offer will usually trump an offer with a financing contingency unless there is a big difference in contract price.

Hi Donald, I would like to discuss you particular criteria for properties around the beltline area, please PM me.

Last year I bought 9 properties, turned two into rentals, and although my numbers are small compared to many, I want to start thing right and begin to protect those rentals from any future failures with flipping that could take everything down.For example, Trump owns tons of real estate, files Bankruptcy in one or four of his companies, but maintains his personal assets and wealth, as well as protects his other companies from any attack from lenders on the failed ventures.I'm not looking to file bankruptcy, but I am looking protect myself and my other assets.

I could go to a business meeting with a concealed handgun and no one knows so no one cares, but if I go with an exposed firearm and a "Make America Great Again" hat, I run the risk of alienating people who don't like guns, don't like Donald Trump, or both.Originally posted by @Daren H.

Some things in life trump money.

@Donald Howaniec I know a lot of investors out in IL that would definitely be interested in a potential deal.

Trump: there is a valid point he would've done better by using index funds rather than RE. 

Luck is discounted because of the belief it is not subject to our control.  Wrong.  Luck is described as where preparedness and opportunity intersect on a graph or in life.  Thomas Jefferson said: "I believe in luck. ...