Judging by many of the comments, it sounds as though many of you (there do appear to be exceptions) are only trying to beat me down because you yourselves have not made it yet...
I'll speak for myself. If it seems that I personally "beat you down" it's because I/DW have made it, but not by presenting a barrage of platitudes, as you have done.
What I (and my DW) have today is because of long, drawn up "series of events" that started with a good plan, executed with a good foundation, and built with good materials to "weather the storm of life" (yes, just like a house). BTW, I/DW have lost/gained $30k not in a few, but just in one day, validating the comment made by Texas Proud (we like rollercoasters
).
We've built a house of brick. What I see with your proposed plan is a house built with sticks (another fairytale).
I believe that is why you have a lot of folks questioning you. Where many of us are here sharing our life's actual results, you are promoting your life's "proposed dream" (without results).
Not to say that there are those that are on this board still "building their house" (good for them). However, in most cases, if they are willing to talk about their plan/actions most (if built with a good, solid plan) will get positive input from the "old folks" on this forum.
Unfortunately, you are not in this camp (but please, keep trying - we'll tell you when you get it right
)...
- Ron