My main goal* was to build an investment and cash portfolio of $1,120,000* ($1,000,000 to retire on and $120,000 to pay off the house) in 1500 days**, starting from 1/1/2013 and ending in February of 2017. I made my goal in 2016, my 1500 Days are over, and I’ve left my job. In the interest of openness, I’ll continue to share my numbers. For now…In January, our net worth … [Read more...] about January 2024 Performance: Tesla Dump!
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Oops I Did It Again
When Mindy and I first moved to Colorado, we spent $400,000 on a nice house. We had just completed a huge remodel and wanted a place that didn't need any work. We'd enjoy Colorado life.But we weren't happy with our new neighborhood. Many of our neighbors didn't share our values. The high school kids who lived around us had nicer cars than us. No one mowed their own lawn, … [Read more...] about Oops I Did It Again
New Video: DIY Update!
When I started my YouTube channel back in 2019, I had grand plans:I can't wait to show the world our DIY live-in flip! Mindy and I will take movies of our work and then show the world what we're doing on YouTube. I'll publish at least once a month!-enthusiastic and silly meAnd then the world went to hell. It's been almost 2 years since I've published a video.But, … [Read more...] about New Video: DIY Update!
Live-In Flip Update: Eyes Bigger Than Stomach
Eyes bigger than stomach: describes a situation where someone takes more food than they can eatLife has been pretty busy over here at Rancho 1500. When the girls go back to school, I flip the switch back to Full Throttle Home Improvement Mode. The tools come out of summer slumber and I start building again.Mindy and I have owned our current home for slightly over two … [Read more...] about Live-In Flip Update: Eyes Bigger Than Stomach
Interview With The Fioneers!
Hey look, the Fioneers interviewed me for their Slow FI interview series and it's live today: https://thefioneers.com/death-march-to-financial-independence/Fioneer Jess asked me to participate in the interview over 1 year ago. I wish that I would have gone this slow in my FI journey. Whoops!Thanks Jess for this opportunity and infinite patience! … [Read more...] about Interview With The Fioneers!