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"To America – With Profound Gratitude: My Journey to Freedom and Independence" by Reiko McKendry
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Investing Outside of Wall Street – Conscientious vendors
It dawned on me that I react one of two ways when I’m working with conscientious vendors. The first is that I tell everyone about the vendor so that others, too, can benefit from what the vendor has to offer. … Continue reading
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First spring at our new home
Finally, the weather is getting warm enough such that, for the first time since moving in last October, we began enjoying the time on our upper deck. It faces a narrow but wide wooded area, with a small stream running … Continue reading
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Investing Outside of Wall Street – THE essential book for real-estate investing
Toward the end of 2004, when I left the corporate world to finally begin focusing on real-estate investing, I was bombarded with a lot of books, recommended by those who wanted to help me succeed. For someone like me who … Continue reading
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What happened to America?
Recently, I had a text-message conversation with a friend about what happened to America, the country of my childhood dreams. She asked, “Are you sorry you came?” I replied, “No. Just sad.” She said, “Me, too.” I came to the … Continue reading
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Happiness is a choice you make
Recently, a friend asked me, “How come you look so happy all the time, Reiko?” I was taken aback by the question. Then I thought, it must be the accumulation of all the things for which I am grateful. I’m … Continue reading
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Investing Outside of Wall Street – Regrets?
Recently, we were invited to our dear friends’ house for dinner. We had a lovely time – especially after the long Covid lockdown, mandated by the government. All of us had worked in the automotive industry. Both of our friends … Continue reading
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Investing Outside of Wall Street – No offers, no deals
Just as the title says, my real-estate coach emphasizes the importance of making offers. To buy real estate for investment, we must: Gather seller information Analyze each deal Make an offer Real estate is not difficult, but it does require … Continue reading
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Happy 50th, we made it!
Five years ago, today, I posted about our 45th wedding anniversary. I am delighted and proud, beyond words, that we made it to the 50th! Funny, how ours was a marriage that no one thought would last long. We were … Continue reading
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What’s in a name?
As an adult immigrant to the U.S.A., sometimes I notice things that others take for granted. One such aspect has to do with the first names of individuals; that is, many of them are biblical in origin. My name, by … Continue reading
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Investing Outside of Wall Street – My focus for the next 3 years
For most of us who used to work for corporations, the common sources of retirement income – Social Security and pension – are both under-funded. Decisions related to these fixed-income sources are being made by those whom we, recipients, do … Continue reading
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