@Deleted User it's important to keep in mind MBAs programs are about networking rather than getting good grades. MBA program don't really give out failing grades or really even C's

https://poetsandquants.com/2014/02/27/how-mbas-are-graded-at-top-schools/

check out poets and quants for more info on b school

One other question for the shekel-grabbers: what's the recommended way to buy municipal bonds? I can do it through my TD Ameritrade account but it all seems to be secondary market.

@Deleted User I haven't really looked into munis very much but I believe my discount broker (fidelity) allows for investors to buy the original issue as well as on the secondary market. may I ask what interests you in munis?

Is there any chance that anyone in I.E. would like to get together and buy some property? I know that it seems kind of LARPy, and we really don't know each other, so one guy totally fucking everyone else is a real danger, but in the VFP general the other day @Deleted User , Nathan, and some others were talking about it.

I just joined I.E. a week ago, but I've been following you for a while. I was cautious about joining because I was worried about whether or not the risk would affect real change, but this is exactly what I've been looking for. I'm an electrician, but I can do everything from drywall to plumbing. I know there are others who are capable tradesmen as well.

@John O - we should start a new channel aimed at RE investment. each member can have a title (ex: Acquisitions, Construction, Property Management, Sales and Marketing, etc.). With that said I am interested in buying property but we need to talk about (and agree to) a lot of things before we start throwing money at any particular asset. Also, as you know I think the market is frothy and we should sit on our hands until we get a recession of some sorts.

Of course, this is a low time preference endeavor.

We just need to be prepared to strike when the iron is hot.

I want to stay away from a mortgage, and I don't have the money to buy a property outright. I'm close, but I won't be there in the next few years. Also, I'd rather not put my entire savings into a property, so if I could collaborate with 2-4 more people, that would be ideal.

John, agreed 100%. Now is the time to build our war chest(cash) and figure out the details. Do you know how to start a new channel?

I don't know if we should start a new channel. Maybe we should start a new topic in an existing channel. I can see it dropping off and people losing interest from a lack of activity if it were autonomous.

@John M I'm definitely down for it. One thing we can use to protect each other is the fact that we're almost all in IE privately.

If one of us screwed the group over, that person's personal information would be right there.

Plus, getting kicked out of IE would really suck.

I've also been thinking that as IE grows, there would be opportunities for cohousing. I think cohousing's going to be a bigger thing as more suburban enclaves get enriched. It's the logical next step IMO

I was thinking cohousing, too, but then you get into legal trouble if we're declared a criminal organization for whatever reason. We should get a lawyer on board.

I'm in FL btw. If I leave this convo for a few days, that's why.

Oh shoot. Hope you make it through okay.

Ain't sceered

but yeah, count me in for future discussion. I have the capital and the interest

das rite

ok fuck it i am going to make a new channel and if it eventually dies it dies

and we can all discuss this stuff rather than hijacking this channel

Aight

Stay safe, btw, dude. Where you located?

i evacuated. my boss and the guy who owns by firm practically required all of us to do it

Smart

For anyone invested in IE related RE investments

https://discord.gg/vHBm89w

https://chrisreining.com/how-much/

^curious as to how much you need until you retire? Read the above article

@John O - Bro, where are you from? I'm not really ready to do anything big in RE, but there may come a time. Also, timing in RE is important. I've always had an interest in building though, and will be looking for the opportunities in the future, perhaps.

Florida. Join the server 2 posts above you.

Is Ric Edelman confirmed Jewish? I got a few of his books.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0060555661/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I3HVXCAVKOUQFI&colid=3NKG4QB93LIFF

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0070244960/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I2MQ57VWVGZDN2&colid=3NKG4QB93LIFF

^if anyone is looking for good books on stock picking/analysis

benjamin graham is one of the most well respected authors in the space

^^^