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True enough.

I agree and do track returns as well. I just don't feel that they are as important as the other pieces of the puzzle (for me).

I don't get what you don't get. 50% return of a tiny portfolio doesn't mean anything to me. In my world its about growing my net worth so that my wife and I can retire early with more than enough...

I focus more on net worth growth. As long as my net worth continues to grow by over $100k per year, I don't really spend too much time thinking about annual returns. One of the reasons I'm happy...

Can you say "BROKEN RECORD"?

Yeah you pretty much did, and do, every time the subject of real estate comes up. We get it, you are a brilliant renter and we are dolts for owning homes and other real estate.

You are entitled...

My lovely German twin turbo mistress just had her first oil change after 12 months of blissful ownership. My last BMW got up to 25k between oil changes (and that vehicle was flawless over the four...

Very interesting POV sags. I've never looked at it like that and there is some good logic there. If a retired couple has great pension income and want to enjoy life in a nicer home or buy a...

I would never buy anywhere near Orlando. The south gulf coast is a hell of a lot nicer and better winter climate.

Our Florida rental property (3 bedroom house with a pool in an upscale gated community) has TOTAL expenses (electricity/water, insurance including extra liability coverage, weekly lawn maintenance,...

Agreed. I told my wife if I die prematurely she will need to find a good advisor who charges by the hour not a percentage. Also to fire anyone who tries to sell her a mutual fund or deviate from a...

Paid our $300k mortgage off in 5 years and now have an $800k house that is paid for. Could I have done better putting that money in the markets? Maybe. Do I sleep well with my choice? Absolutely!...

Sags my grandmother-in-law is in a high end place that sounds exactly like where your wife works and her one bedroom unit (probably around 800 sf total with balcony and tons of great windows) costs...

Reading your posts is like a giant haiku poem.

Great article, thanks Larry.