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  1. danoodle

    The absolute BEST book you MUST read!

    GOLD! 
    This is a good perspective shift for me as I am a huge reader, although I only agree partly with the premise. I believe there are a lot of amazing "general" mindset type books out there that can really take you to the next level without specifically solving a problem in front of you. I would not...
  2. danoodle

    Fastlane Parenting (Tips, Tactics...)

    GOLD! PEOPLE 
    Having a kid (now almost 17 months old) made me a lot more motivated to get my personal issues in order more so than my fastlane endeavors. I was able to get over extreme video game addiction, anger issues (still working on but vastly improved), start working out regularly and has been one of...
  3. danoodle

    UNSCRIPTED: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Entrepreneurship

    FORUM NEWS 
    How about a pre-release for those on the inside? ;) Excited for this and will definitely be pre-ordering. Thanks for all you've done for us MJ and the value you've added to all our lives!
  4. danoodle

    Progress thread: My first two deals and beyond

    REAL ESTATE 
    We closed on the 4-plex today! Final price came out to be $14,949.85. The units should rent for $450 each and I expect to have to put in around 30-40k to get it fixed up. This will be my first multifamily property so we will see how it goes! If people are interested I will post the progress/end...
  5. danoodle

    Progress thread: My first two deals and beyond

    REAL ESTATE 
    I know this is an old thread, but I wanted to update it in my attempt to contribute more to this forum. As of right now, I have 11 houses and am closing on a 4-plex early december which will be my first dive into multifamily. I have sold all my attempted flips at a profit. Three were good but...
  6. danoodle

    On how to take advantage of biggest real estate gold rush in 20 years.

    REAL ESTATE 
    I appreciate this post because it definitely makes me question my own strategy of purchasing these cheap homes for cash and seeing crazy cashflow but little to no appreciation. I like to get a minimum 20-30% CoC return without even using leverage. I guess my plan is to build up my cashflow to...
  7. danoodle

    2016 Fastlane Summit, Official Event Thread

    MEETUPS 
    The two lovebirds @JasonR @TheTruth
  8. danoodle

    2016 Fastlane Summit, Official Event Thread

    MEETUPS 
    @Kung Fu Steve practicing what he preaches in his presentation with a positive reinforcement feedback loop.
  9. danoodle

    2016 Fastlane Summit, Official Event Thread

    MEETUPS 
    Kinda random but I bought a few extra books from you I think it was two or three years back to give to people and you signed one for my little brother. He FINALLY read it earlier this year and is now reading a ton of business, personal development, life changing books when he never used to read...
  10. danoodle

    Having trouble getting out of bed in the morning?

    HOT! MINDSET 
    To piggyback off trouble going to bed, I highly recommend blue light filters for your computer, tablet, and phone for the evening and especially if you are on them right before bed. Read up on some studies, but I use flux for my laptop and an app I think just called blue light filter for my phone.
  11. danoodle

    2016 Fastlane Summit (Room Shares, Ticket Exchanges, Etc.)

    MEETUPS 
    Actually I think Sunday was karaoke at a gay bar. Was a good time! :D
  12. danoodle

    2016 Fastlane Summit (Room Shares, Ticket Exchanges, Etc.)

    MEETUPS 
    The real question is who is gonna hit up karaoke at the midget bar? ;)
  13. danoodle

    Freedom vs. Children

    NOTABLE! PEOPLE 
    I can't not chime in this thread again, it's too funny to see everyone's cognitive biases. There are a few things people need to remember. You are the most important thing in "your world". If you lose sight of this fact you will lose sight of your life. I am more important than my wife, and...
  14. danoodle

    Buy a float tank. Change your life.

    NOTABLE! 
    I definitely have to try this! Does this sound like the right thing: "The body simply “floats” in 12 inches of buoyant, mineral-rich, and temperature-maintained (94°F) water." Looks like $65 an hour or a 3 package deal for $130. Definitely looking forward to it as I fall asleep quite often...
  15. danoodle

    Freedom vs. Children

    NOTABLE! PEOPLE 
    Being a recent parent, I will try and give it to you straight. Most people will tell you their kids are amazing and blah blah blah but the reality is i do have less freedom than before. Life is not all about me anymore. I used to think this was strictly a bad thing, but the whole parenting...
  16. danoodle

    Getting into real estate with no startup capital?

    REAL ESTATE 
    Honestly, I'd be hitting up your grandpa for advice and tell him you want to get into RE. He could be insanely valuable and even potentially help fund some deals. Don't go looking for a handout, more a mentorship and interest to learn. Good luck!
  17. danoodle

    How to make 15-20K in 4 hours..EVENTS!

    HOT! SIDE HUSTLE 
    The only "major" event I have ever planned is my 10 yr HS reunion, and I BARELY broke even. That was after the golf course manager gave me a huge discount on the venue pricing. The mistake I made was not taking money upfront. So many people said they would be there and didn't show. I had...
  18. danoodle

    HOW DO I SERIOUSLY GIVE UP GAMING

    GOLD! MINDSET 
    I've struggled with this "problem" my whole life. Starting all the way back on NES as a kid I played every console growing up. I eventually "graduated" to computer games; I played Diablo 2 and Warcraft 3 non-stop in college, going to LAN parties and all that jazz, even had a bot running 24/7...
  19. danoodle

    I closed on a duplex I bought at auction for $9,000 today.

    REAL ESTATE 
    This sounds awfully similar to some of my deals, except I don't deal with section 8. I congratulate you because I generally shoot for a minimum 20% cash-on-cash return for my properties with a couple deals in the 30%+ range. I'm curious how you figure you will spend 1 hour per month per...
  20. danoodle

    Live Rent Free in Multiple Countries

    NOTABLE! REAL ESTATE 
    Great post! I am looking into adding short-term vacation rentals to my portfolio, but only looking in the US so far. I am curious about your 15% operating expenses line item. Are you including utilities in that figure? It seems a bit low to me if you include all utilities (water/trash, gas...
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