 End of an Era (by LiveTheDream [AZ]) Jun 14, 2018 2:34 AM
 End of an Era (by Steve [MA]) Jun 14, 2018 2:47 AM
End of an Era (by NE [PA]) Jun 14, 2018 3:35 AM
End of an Era (by LeePookie [IN]) Jun 14, 2018 4:22 AM
End of an Era (by Hammer [TN]) Jun 14, 2018 4:33 AM
End of an Era (by Vee [OH]) Jun 14, 2018 4:49 AM
End of an Era (by Deanna [TX]) Jun 14, 2018 4:50 AM
End of an Era (by NE [PA]) Jun 14, 2018 4:59 AM
End of an Era (by Doogie [KS]) Jun 14, 2018 5:04 AM
End of an Era (by plenty [MO]) Jun 14, 2018 5:05 AM
End of an Era (by Mickie [OH]) Jun 14, 2018 5:10 AM
End of an Era (by S i d [MO]) Jun 14, 2018 5:26 AM
End of an Era (by Ken [NY]) Jun 14, 2018 5:41 AM
End of an Era (by Richard [MI]) Jun 14, 2018 6:18 AM
End of an Era (by Carolyn [MO]) Jun 14, 2018 6:34 AM
End of an Era (by Busy [WI]) Jun 14, 2018 7:50 AM
End of an Era (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Jun 14, 2018 7:53 AM
End of an Era (by Salernitana [CA]) Jun 14, 2018 7:59 AM
End of an Era (by Dave [MO]) Jun 14, 2018 11:16 AM
End of an Era (by JR [ME]) Jun 14, 2018 11:49 AM
End of an Era (by Still Learning [NH]) Jun 14, 2018 1:39 PM
End of an Era (by Livethedream [AZ]) Jun 14, 2018 1:55 PM
End of an Era (by plenty [MO]) Jun 14, 2018 1:57 PM
End of an Era (by Livethedream [AZ]) Jun 14, 2018 2:19 PM
End of an Era (by Smokowna [MD]) Jun 14, 2018 3:12 PM
End of an Era (by cjo'h [CT]) Jun 14, 2018 3:49 PM
End of an Era (by cjo 'h [CT]) Jun 14, 2018 4:04 PM
End of an Era (by cjo'h [CT]) Jun 14, 2018 4:09 PM
End of an Era (by Johnny B. [MA]) Jun 14, 2018 4:44 PM
End of an Era (by cjo'h [CT]) Jun 14, 2018 5:37 PM
End of an Era (by Lynda [TX]) Jun 14, 2018 6:42 PM
End of an Era (by Wilma [PA]) Jun 16, 2018 1:50 PM
End of an Era (by Sandy [CO]) Jun 16, 2018 3:44 PM
End of an Era (by LiveTheDream [AZ]) Posted on: Jun 14, 2018 2:34 AM
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Well folks, stick a fork in me, I'm done. I am officially retired! For the last time. I think.
We sold our last residential rental, my infamous 4 plex. It was the nightmare sale from h*ll. I'll blog on that later. Here's what I learned with multi-families. The only people who are interested in buying them are cheapskate landlords who think every sale is a distress sale. Present company excepted, of course... ;)
My misspent youth is catching up to me and my health is not what I'd like. The past 18 months or so I've had to accept that I can't do many of the things I used to, like maintain rentals, or stand on a gun range all day. I'm not going to kick the bucket tomorrow (I hope) but I'm 62, in a 90 year old body, with the soul of a 16 year old - and a 10 year term life policy. I finally have the money and the time, at the same time to do the things I want, so that is what we are going to do!
Last week was also my last meeting as a planning commissioner. Even made the paper! LOL I served for a two year term. Glad to get the experience, I've served on various boards for about 6 years, but glad to pass the torch.
I'm also taking a break from my firearm training business. Consolidation in the security industry dried up several of our contracts over the past couple of years as big companies with their own in-house training have bought up or outbid our local contractors. I run training for a couple of homeland security contractors and will continue that for now, as I'm the only one with the required licenses and certifications. But not the grueling 3-5 classes a week schedule across 4 states we ran for much of the past 5 years.
One thing I learned from landlording is that I really don't like tenants very much. Most of those in my market I wouldn't associate with in my personal life - so why I chose to associate with them professionally leaves me scratching my head. I was finally (thanks to this board and MrLL) able to screen and get some really good tenants the past few years. Conversely I greatly enjoyed flipping houses. Taking a dump and turning it into a nice home, and selling it to nice (solvent) people who would love and respect their home, not tear it up.
I will continue to participate here when I have something valid to add. We've talked about relocating to a cooler climate, but I actually like the 6% humidity and we just haven't found any place else that speaks to us. But for now I'm just going to enjoy some time to relax without a bunch of responsibilities beyond where to have lunch. :) --47.216.xx.xxx |
End of an Era (by Steve [MA]) Posted on: Jun 14, 2018 2:47 AM
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Congratulations on being able to move on to the next chapter of your life. Will you be selling off your supply of shovels & your map with the locations of the already occupied holes?(g) Good luck. --72.93.xxx.xxx |
End of an Era (by NE [PA]) Posted on: Jun 14, 2018 3:35 AM
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Now you can take up the trie calling and hobby of your dreams. Shovel polishing!
Maybe even open a small shop on the edge of the desert: Pick and Shovel rentals by the hour! --50.107.xxx.xxx |
End of an Era (by LeePookie [IN]) Posted on: Jun 14, 2018 4:22 AM
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I hope to continue to see your witty and smirk y remarks. I enjoy the stories and smile as I read them because my imagination can only wonder.
Good luck in future adventures. --96.31.xxx.xxx |
End of an Era (by Hammer [TN]) Posted on: Jun 14, 2018 4:33 AM
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Congratulations!
Please continue lurking and adding color commentary!
Enjoy retirement, do a bit of fishing (try walleye fishing in N-Dakota in the middle of AZ summer for a break from the heat) and travel a little. Sounds like you have earned some fun time ! --137.119.xxx.xxx |
End of an Era (by Vee [OH]) Posted on: Jun 14, 2018 4:49 AM
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Shovel maintenance, including but not limited to sharpening from those thorny desert roots...
Yes stop in to keep us abreast of road kill you have encountered by surprise and the fun stuff like minefield clearing, the hobby of EMP proofing awaits... --76.188.xxx.xx |
End of an Era (by Deanna [TX]) Posted on: Jun 14, 2018 4:50 AM
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Happy for you! You had a wonderfully successful run, and some great stories along the way! I hope you get to do lots of fun stuff with your newfound free time, and accumulate some new great stories in the process. :) --96.46.xxx.xx |
End of an Era (by NE [PA]) Posted on: Jun 14, 2018 4:59 AM
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What aspect did you hate the most about the business? What aspect did you try to improve on, but were never able to?
If you could do it all over again, what would you have done differently?
What was the best thing about the business for you? --174.201.xx.x |
End of an Era (by Doogie [KS]) Posted on: Jun 14, 2018 5:04 AM
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Congratulations!
I hope you enjoy the R&R! --72.202.xxx.xxx |
End of an Era (by plenty [MO]) Posted on: Jun 14, 2018 5:05 AM
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Lunch on. ... To new beginning! Yippee Skippee! --99.203.xx.xx |
End of an Era (by Mickie [OH]) Posted on: Jun 14, 2018 5:10 AM
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Congratulations are in order. I'm happy for you. I hope you continue to stop in. Me and others may still have questions about landlording that I'm sure your experience will help guide. There are also some basics some of us need to know regarding shovels, length, width and depth of holes, not to mention what kinds of behavior gets a tenant an up close personal view of sand. I'll drink to your success this evening on my back deck. --71.213.xx.xxx |
End of an Era (by S i d [MO]) Posted on: Jun 14, 2018 5:26 AM
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Glad to hear your good news, LTD. Do stick around and drop is as often as you can and feel the urge. Yes, we work and some day we enjoy the fruit of our labors.
One of my favorite Old Testament quotes:
"Go, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a cheerful heart, for God has already approved your works: Let your clothes always be white, and never spare the oil for your head. Enjoy life with your beloved wife all the days of the fleeting life which has been given to you under the sun—all your fleeting days. For this is your portion in life and in your labor under the sun." -Ecclesiastes 9:7-9 --173.19.x.xxx |
End of an Era (by Ken [NY]) Posted on: Jun 14, 2018 5:41 AM
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Congratulations.Definately stop in,i love your stories.You should write a book about your misspent youth,from the stories you have told it would be a very interesting book. --72.231.xxx.xxx |
End of an Era (by Richard [MI]) Posted on: Jun 14, 2018 6:18 AM
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Congratulations on a well earned retitement.
I've always enjoyed your comments and advice.
Good luck in your future endeavors. --66.188.xx.xxx |
End of an Era (by Carolyn [MO]) Posted on: Jun 14, 2018 6:34 AM
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I hope things go well for you. You have had many interesting activities.
I am going through some of the same kinds of things now (except I am quite a bit older). Because of some serious accidents, I am no longer able to do the maintenance part of landlording that I had done for so many years. It makes everything so much harder - and more expensive.
I now am gradually selling off rental homes. However, I will miss most of my renters.
--136.33.xx.xx |
End of an Era (by Busy [WI]) Posted on: Jun 14, 2018 7:50 AM
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Well done! I look forward to hearing more about your exploits. Your contributions on this board are incredible, I've learned so much.
4 wheeling in Colorado in the summertime, stopping to snag some salmon might be a good way to beat the summer heat. Continue on up to North Dakota for those walleye. --208.54.xx.xxx |
End of an Era (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Posted on: Jun 14, 2018 7:53 AM
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LTD,
I cannot picture you in a rocking chair on the front porch.
No wait...ever see the movie Second Hand Lions! Love it!
Here's the perfect scene for you!
youtube.com/watch?v=fTaVWamH5YY
BRAD --68.50.xxx.xxx |
End of an Era (by Salernitana [CA]) Posted on: Jun 14, 2018 7:59 AM
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Congratulations on your new start with funds and time. I think that you chose a really good time to have sold off the four-plex and would like to hear the details. Anyway, it's good that you are paying attention to your body too.
Please do weigh in with your experiences and advice to help out this forum. Best of luck and enjoy. --107.3.xxx.xxx |
End of an Era (by Dave [MO]) Posted on: Jun 14, 2018 11:16 AM
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LTD, always enjoyed reading your post. Will will shovel retire with you :) ?
Enjoy your retirement. --159.118.xxx.xx |
End of an Era (by JR [ME]) Posted on: Jun 14, 2018 11:49 AM
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Congrats on your well earned retirement. To many new adventures not yet planned. --174.192.x.xxx |
End of an Era (by Still Learning [NH]) Posted on: Jun 14, 2018 1:39 PM
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Congratulations! Take your shovels and set sail! I hear their may be treasure buried on the Isles of Shoals or better yet, a Caribbean Island:) --24.61.xxx.xx |
End of an Era (by Livethedream [AZ]) Posted on: Jun 14, 2018 1:55 PM
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Hey thanks for all the kind comments.
With the increasing crime here and a sore back I have traded my shovel in on a backhoe. I got a good deal on a used one awhile back. LOL
www.mohavedailynews.com/news/stolen-tractor-found-buried/article_43e00b18-1f4c-11e7-8b28-dfe4eacc6dca.html
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--47.216.xx.xxx |
End of an Era (by plenty [MO]) Posted on: Jun 14, 2018 1:57 PM
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someone say lunch? --99.203.xx.xx |
End of an Era (by Livethedream [AZ]) Posted on: Jun 14, 2018 2:19 PM
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Lunch? Sure, if you're buying. I'm unemployed. :)
--47.216.xx.xxx |
End of an Era (by Smokowna [MD]) Posted on: Jun 14, 2018 3:12 PM
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Nope, no way. Yeah right. nu ugh, I'm not buying it for a second.
There was no mention of the shovel, or anything like " So if anyone is looking for a nice used shovel case..." even a reference to a Craig's list ad "Locking shovel cabinet, mint condition".
Yeah, the only shovel talk was the first few posts which followed.
I can't speak for the rich landlords, but you've got to get up pretty late in the morning to fool me.
You know the pistola training seems like it started just yesterday. You sure have accomplished more than I did in the last five years. Wow, exactly where did the last ten years go for that matter? "Five Years" is still a block of time associated with projects I'm half way through.
The only worth while advice I can give is ....Try the Fairlife chocolate milk. Seems to be pretty good but they do bottle it in slightly smaller containers so the price is missleading.
(Yep, that's it. That is all I can come up with. Well what really could I tell Wyyat Earp, Doc Holiday, or an old shovelslinger like you?)
--96.241.xxx.xx |
End of an Era (by cjo'h [CT]) Posted on: Jun 14, 2018 3:49 PM
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LTD, I too offer congratulations along with the other 39,999,999 Irish who inhabit theses shores.But I ask you,why are you retiring so young,at that age,you're only a mere child.My friend bought a piece of land in Montana and built a house there,the Winters are brutal,so don't go there,but the neighbours are quite and respectful,15 or 16 wooly Buffalo.Still?..........charlie.............................................may the Road rise to meet you,may the Wind be always at your back,the Sun Shine softly on your Face,and God hold you in the Palm of his Hand........................................ --174.199.x.xxx |
End of an Era (by cjo 'h [CT]) Posted on: Jun 14, 2018 4:04 PM
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Steve,she never made s map,not even a big X to mark the Spot...........charlie.............................................................
--174.199.x.xxx |
End of an Era (by cjo'h [CT]) Posted on: Jun 14, 2018 4:09 PM
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Smokowna,don't even know where the last 60 or 70 years went?.......................charlie......................... --174.199.x.xxx |
End of an Era (by Johnny B. [MA]) Posted on: Jun 14, 2018 4:44 PM
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Congratulations! Time to enjoy what you have worked so hard for all these years. I’d love to hear some stories of your misspent youth! --24.147.xx.xxx |
End of an Era (by cjo'h [CT]) Posted on: Jun 14, 2018 5:37 PM
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Johnny B,you don't want to know?...................charlie.............................................. --174.199.x.xxx |
End of an Era (by Lynda [TX]) Posted on: Jun 14, 2018 6:42 PM
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LTD, I'm still working on it, doing it slow. Retired from my gov't job 5 years ago and began selling my properties about 1 per year to keep the income/cap gains tax from swamping us. Finding places to put those lump sums were an adventure, but I managed. I love my condo in the Caribbean--my one present to myself.
I would love to hear how you managed to acquire a 90 year old body in just 62 years. I bet there are some great stories there. You have me beat. I have only obtained a 75 year old body in my 67 years.
PLEASE continue to lurk and comment often. I don't want to lose you. We have lost so any over the years. (I still wonder how Nancy from Detroit managed to sell her Detroit-city properties and have enough left to retire.)
Congratulations again! Love Lynda --108.87.xx.xxx |
End of an Era (by Wilma [PA]) Posted on: Jun 16, 2018 1:50 PM
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I've enjoyed your posts and your humor. Enjoy the next phase of your life! --71.175.xxx.xx |
End of an Era (by Sandy [CO]) Posted on: Jun 16, 2018 3:44 PM
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Thank you for your advice and I hope you stick around here! I would love to hear what you’ll be investing in next!
Maybe Sedona or Payson for a cooler climate? I know many people from Phoenix go holiday there to escape the heat. --107.2.xxx.xx |
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