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  1. LagunaLauren

    Money Can Buy Happiness?

    MINDSET 
    Great questions. Good to remind yourself that when you get caught up in life, it's important to stop, relax and find the answers to what will really fulfill you. -As for the successful marriage advice, I also consider my husband my best friend. We've been together 13 years; married 11. We have...
  2. LagunaLauren

    Money Can Buy Happiness?

    MINDSET 
    I agree. Personally, I am happier with wealth simply because so much stress comes from lack of money. Money is a tool. It doesn't make someone one way or another. If you are a generous, giving person, money will enable you to become significantly philanthropic. If you are greedy and selfish...
  3. LagunaLauren

    RIP Crocs

    I agree. Ugly shoes. Great story about the initial success of the company, though. The creator was on The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch on MSNBC. I think he was in his 40s, just divorced, dead broke, living back with his parents, etc. Came up with the idea for Crocs as a non-slip, non-skid shoe...
  4. LagunaLauren

    College : Just Hype?

    I totally agree with Jscott and Salinger. A college degree is never a waste of time or money. You get out of it what you put into it. What you learn and the mentors you meet can increase the speed of your success. Also, learning to communicate well in speaking and writing skills are incredibly...
  5. LagunaLauren

    College : Just Hype?

    You're absolutely right about having a choice to do things differently. I tried to show/teach my friends at the ad agency about the real estate investing I was doing, but because of their fear or intimidation or refusal to change or open their minds, they never acted on my advice or information...
  6. LagunaLauren

    College : Just Hype?

    Hey, Maximus- Good question. I have evidence for both cases: ---1) I went to the University of Texas for my undergrad and got my Masters in California. (I racked up another $90k of debt for my Masters). I have to say in my case, it was definitely a worthwhile investment. I was able to climb...
  7. LagunaLauren

    How to tap into your inner Badass

    HOT! MINDSET 
    I gotta agree with most of the other responses to this post. While I admire commitment, goals, dedication, etc., I do think admirable qualities, commitment and respect are derived from more than selfish egotistical, typically traditional "badass" pursuits. Success is widely admired, but moreso...
  8. LagunaLauren

    Real confused on the processes

    REAL ESTATE 
    Keep reading re books and asking questions. It also doesn't cost anything to window shop, so evaluate deals and watch the areas you are interested in. When you do invest, if you're starting with little $, you may want to start with a triplex or 4-plex instead of a SF home. That way, you have 3...
  9. LagunaLauren

    Selecting a Property Management Company

    REAL ESTATE 
    Bilgefisher-looks like you were incredibly thorough in researching and finding great pms! Thanks for sharing your consolidated info for us. I'm definitely going to use the methods here to screen a good pm co. for my apartment buildings. Best of luck with your properties! Thanks again
  10. LagunaLauren

    Selecting a Property Management Company

    REAL ESTATE 
    Thanks much! Excited I found this web site! I'm like a kid in a candy store!
  11. LagunaLauren

    Selecting a Property Management Company

    REAL ESTATE 
    I live in California and have about 8 properties in and around Dallas. I actually use my real estate agent as my as-needed property manager. (The properties pretty much run themselves except when I need help getting them rented.) Since you only have a few houses, it might be worth it to check to...
  12. LagunaLauren

    How to Buy and Sell Apartment Buildings

    To All (& especially SteveO!)- I've invested in dozens of investment properties (In California and Texas). I'm actively looking to invest in mid-sized apt buildings, but would like to speak with another investor from this forum who specializes in this area of investing before I pull the trigger...
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