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[lifo]

Hello Mark,

I very much enjoyed reading your post.

My sense is that certain investment vehicles are not right for some people. For example, I just cannot seem to bring myself to doing anything about the idea of investing in real estate, including starter-homes, even though I know people who have done well with real estate investments.

I place a high value on liquidity; so, I prefer investing / AIM-trading stocks, and hope that the time I have invested in developing this skill-set will pay off in the long-term.

I enjoy it...so, it doesn't take any special effort. For me, real estate investing would take a lot of effort, especially that I am not known for being very 'handy' around the house.

What's a little bit amusing to me is that, while I was out shopping today, I bumped into a friend who I had helped to get some renovation business. He is very good at what he does. Today, he offered me an opportunity to work with him on a few home reno projects. I doubt that this guy has any clue about my handyman talents, or lack thereof. On the other hand, I'd like to think that there is some hope for the likes of me.

What you say about investing in starter-homes and/or high-end homes seem to make sense. Good luck in your real estate investing.

Regards,
Jack