Quotes of the Day

Renovations aren't a good fit for every investor or even most investors. Some investors, especially those later in their financial life cycle, would be dramatically better off purchasing a turnkey property - a property that's completely ready to rent, often with tenants already renting. [2017] - Calum Ross

If a year’s worth of rent adds up to less than 5 percent of the market value of a similar home, renting is an attractive option. Vice versa, if rent works out to more than 5 percent, buying may make more sense financially. The 5 percent rule assumes you’re going to be a pretty aggressive investor — someone comfortable putting a good share of their savings into stocks — to keep up with the long-term wealth growth a homeowner might see. And if you have a generous pension plan at work where your employer matches your contributions, that’s a vote in favour of renting and being able to make bigger monthly deposits to that group retirement plan. [2021] - Erica Alini

Avoid food products that contain High-fructose corn syrup. High-fructose corn syrup is being added to hundreds of foods that have not traditionally been sweetened--breads, condiments, and many snack foods. Avoid foods that have some form of sugar (or sweetener) listed among the top three ingredients. [2011] - Michael Pollan

If you can develop rapport with the right people, you'll be able to fill their needs, and they will be able to fill yours. [1989] - Anthony Robbins

Only 15 to 30 percent of the time does the market trend. [2004] - Bill Williams