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by raysk
Mon May 17, 2004 2:34 am
Forum: FIRE Board
Topic: Fix n'Flip Retirement Scheme
Replies: 14
Views: 22574

ES: I stop there a few times a year.One of my competitors in the dog show business is also my supplier of dog shampoos.It's more cost effective for me to drive down there and get my supplies than what shipping would be. Our plan is to spend summers in the northern states,and not worry about sweaters...
by raysk
Sun May 16, 2004 9:45 am
Forum: FIRE Board
Topic: Fix n'Flip Retirement Scheme
Replies: 14
Views: 22574

Tryan;That you are dead right on. If I were 20 years younger I'd aggresivly persue deals.But at my age I'm satisfied with what I have.Sooner or later the rental market will be good once again and money will be made. I've even slowed down my dog show vending sideline to a degree.After working on rent...
by raysk
Sat May 15, 2004 3:13 am
Forum: FIRE Board
Topic: Fix n'Flip Retirement Scheme
Replies: 14
Views: 22574

TRyan: well,in my neck of the woods rentals still suck,highest vacancy rate in history.The lack of qualified tenants is very scary.Those that could buy,bought.Now we are left with not the bottom of the barrel,but whats stuck to the bottom of the bottom. Even sect.8 dried up.The feds are building tow...
by raysk
Fri May 14, 2004 2:36 am
Forum: FIRE Board
Topic: Fix n'Flip Retirement Scheme
Replies: 14
Views: 22574

this may or may not be the best of times for flipping.Houses are still at a 20 to 25% premium over actual value. When the bubble breaks,and it will,housing prices will tumle.Just like in Houstin Tx.in the late 70's. Rates have started creeping up so there a lot of johnny come lately's trying to buy ...
by raysk
Sat Jan 25, 2003 4:57 am
Forum: FIRE Board
Topic: hocus's puzzle
Replies: 30
Views: 22517

Most individual investors make thier moves AFTER the fact.That's why so many wind up buying high and selling low. As far as investment advisors go,I believe that monkeys throwing darts are still a step ahead of them. There are always segments of the market that shine,even during a bear.With our fall...