Quotes of the Day

The single most important influence on a neighborhood's house values is the quality of its schools. [2003] - Robert Irwin

Before purchasing something new, set a goal for increasing sales to justify the expense. [2000] - Robert T. Kiyosaki

Here is our formula for only buying properties with a CAUSE: 1. Convenience (near schools, hospitals, shopping, public transportation, a university) 2. Attracts families 3. Under the average price (10% below the average price in our chosen market) 4. Starter home (entry level home tends to be the most liquid, the most price stable, and generally the easiest to rent out) 5. Economic fundamentals (people are moving there, more jobs are coming, amenities and infrastructures are growing, government is pro-business, rent rates are stable or increasing) [2013] - Julie Broad

Subtract your age from 110 (120 if you want to be aggressive; 100 to be more conservative) and invest the resulting percentage in stocks. You then invest the remaining amount in bonds. Consider allocating a percentage or your stock-fund money to overseas investments (a combination of U.S. and international stock funds) - at least 20 percent for play-it-safe investors, 25-35 percent for middle-of-the-road investors, and as much as 35-50 percent for aggressive investors. [2019] - Eric Tyson

The Law of Emotion: Every action that you take is stimulated by an emotion of some kind, either positive or negative. [2004] - Brian Tracy