short weekend read<\/em> on the subject of how cash flow can actually significantly reduce your ultimate retirement income. <\/p>\nThe misuse, or rather, poorly timed pursuit of cash flow<\/em> is maybe the most misunderstood factor in real estate investing. <\/p>\nWhile you’re there, try listening to a podcast or two. By far, the two most popular are Purposeful Planning<\/em> and Grandpa Economics<\/em>. <\/p>\nEnjoy your weekend. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Dad, when he was poor, survived on peanut butter and onion sandwiches — no lie, as I couldn’t make that up. \ud83d\ude42 Though not nearly as weird, I like spinach salads with olive oil and malt vinegar. I’ve not run into anyone else who likes it. They usually put balsamic vinegar on instead. Go figure. 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I’ve not run into anyone else who likes it. They usually put balsamic vinegar on instead. Go figure. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n