Quotes of the Day

Turnkey investing is a loosely defined investment strategy in which the investor buys, rehabs, and has a property managed through a third party, usually from a long distance away. All you need to do is "turn the key". There are hundreds of turnkey providers in America (and across the world), and no two companies are exactly alike. Some will buy, rehab, rent and then sell a property to you. Others will simply help you find the property and let you do most of the heavy lifting on the rehab side, then manage the property for you. Many people who live on the East or West Coast of the United States, as well as many who live outside the country, rely on turnkey companies (usually in the Midwest, where cash flow tends to be higher) to invest in great markets. [2015] - Brandon Turner

Glutamine is recommended for people who have had surgeries that affect the digestive tract in particular, or those who have received either anti-inflammatory drugs or chemotherapy in the past. Arginine has been shown to increase collagen formation, blood flow to the wound area, and tissue repair. We recommend supplementing with L-glutamine (5-30 g per day) and L-arginine (10-20 g per day) in the first two months following surgery. Caution: Do not take arginine if you have cancer, as it may stimulate the growth of some tumors. FiberSMART by ReNew Life contains a combination of ingredients that support bowel function (glutamine, lactobacillus, etc.) [2006] - Elizabeth Motyka

A large percentage of adults have acidic saliva or drink acidic drinks just before brushing their teeth. Their teeth will therefore already be acid softened as they start brushing. Acid-softened teeth are easily abraded, especially by a toothbrush coated with toothpaste. Poorly designed brushes, stiff or hard bristles, or an abrasive toothpaste make this problem worse. I suggest using a stabilized chlorine-dioxide mouth rinse called Closys in the United States (Ultradex in the United Kingdom) for a prerinse. A chlorine-dioxide rinse is most effective if it's unflavored. [2025] - Ellie Phillips

The approximate maximum you can borrow when buying a home: mortgage rate = 3% -> 5 times your annual income; 4% -> 4.6; 5% -> 4.2; 6% -> 3.8; 7% -> 3.5; 8% -> 3.2; 9% -> 2.9; 10% -> 2.7; 11% -> 2.5 [2019] - Eric Tyson

Almost all negative moods are missing one key element - calm. By learning calm, you learn to deal with difficult areas. Calm allows us to achieve what we want, without being overwhelmed by anxiety. [2009] - Liz Miller