We’re Back!

Nixon and I are back from our blog sabbatical.  We did not intend to take one, but sometimes that is just how things go. We are living very happily in our new property… one side of a duplex in the downtown area.  Nixon has a new bike to match mine and we have been loving [...]

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How to Simplify Your Life Using the Four D’s

Life has become complex.  Cell phones, the internet, traffic, money problems, health issues, crazy schedules, 40 hour work weeks, kids, dogs, bills… I could go on and on.  How are you not all dying from the stress? But I have a confession.  I am one of those people who NEEDS to be busy ALL THE [...]

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What a Night!

Nixon and I moved into one of my properties not too long ago with the intent to fix it up and then sell it.  I bought the place in 2006, lived in it for a year, and have rented it for the last two years.  I LOVE this house.  But it just doesn’t make any [...]

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Mac Monies Mac Monies

So in an effort to simplify our lives and get some cash, Nixon and I have decided to play a game we call Mac Monies.  It’s simple really.  Sell each of our 5 year old PC laptops along with a TON of furniture and other useless items (How is it we have three televisions we [...]

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Prepare for Life or Live Life Now?

I am constantly asking myself this question. My thoughts run back and forth on the fine line between preparing (being responsible and working towards the future) and just starting to live life right now. Right now I am in prepare mode.  Nixon and I are on our way to owning four cash producing rental properties.  [...]

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Giving Back

Adrienne here.  I just had a conversation last night with a friend of mine and I came to the conclusion that when I want to volunteer my time or donate to a charity, it typically is for kids or animals.  With that in mind, I’ve decided that I want to give my time helping both.  [...]

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