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I usually look to invest in nice properties that hopefully will appreciate. Idealistically I should own multi family homes for rent, but I have no time and not looking to be a landlord, so just invest in some local properties that help pay the mortgage and build equity. I utilize this for all the tax deductions that I can benefit from it. Bring in QUALITY TENANTS, even by paying a realtor. Improve the property and hopefully it will pay off in a few years when I sell my business and property and move to Florida or whatever. I can barter some of the improvements as well which helps on the cash flow. Take care of some of my guys extra special at XMAS and holidays and they look out for me as well if I ever need any work or help at the houses.
Also buying some waterfront property in Florida from a friend now working down there. Nothing too expensive but a forced savings instead of buying CD's. We shall see.
GL